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My kid loves fish - Do I need to be concerned about Mercury?

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He hasn't been excited about many purees.  However he loves fish.  We eat cod/salmon 2 times a week and I'm happy to give it to him.  However, I was thinking about the mercury problem.  Thoughts?
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Re: My kid loves fish - Do I need to be concerned about Mercury?

  • abbyfulabbyful member

    Twice a week, I wouldn't worry about it. Especially since the fish you named are low in mercury. 

    Here's a cheat-sheet on mercury levels in types of fish: <a style="font-size:10pt;" href="https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/fis

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  • twinkjktwinkjk

    I'm not sure about the Mercury question--that would be a good one for the doctor.  Here is an article on the "Wholesome Baby Food" page.  I use this page and the book all the time.  It has very reliable/researched based information. (Sor

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  • rjeller32rjeller32 member
    Both are low in Mercury, that said, I always choose a wild salmon over farmed for myself and my older daughter.
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