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How to Hide the Taste of Liquid Fish Oil for Kids

Adding liquid fish oil to a child's diet can bring important nutrients, such as Omega-3, according to Webmd.com. But, getting your children to swallow down the fluid is a difficult task. A fishy aftertaste and an oily consistency can make it hard for parents to help children take this supplement. However, there are a few tricks that can make the process much smoother.

Things You'll Need

  • Liquid fish oil
  • Orange juice
  • Lemon juice
  • Smoothie
  • Yogurt
  • GO FISH
  • Refrigerator
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Instructions

  1. Hiding the taste of liquid fish oil

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      The flavor of many citrus juices can help to mask the flavor of liquid fish oil for children. Mix one ounce of orange or lemon juice with the supplement. Serve the fluid in a small shot glass. Have your child drink the fluid quickly. This short and sweet method can both lessen the time the oily consistency is in his mouth, but also provides a distracting alternate taste of citrus, hiding any fishy flavors.

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      To distribute the fish oil more evenly, mixing the supplement into a smoothie or serving of yogurt can give your child a healthy snack in addition to the oil. Having a larger treat to dispurse the oil into means there is less fishy taste per bite. Some children may find this to be a longer, more painful process, since the entire snack must be consumed. Finding strong yogurt flavors, such as lemon and lime, however, can often hide the oil taste completely.

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      Try a new supplement, such as GO FISH, which designed specifically for children. According to Drsearshealthykids.com and recommended by pediatrician Dr. William Sears, GO FISH can be ideal for children who do not like to take a pill. The strawberry/lemon flavor makes the fluid a tasty way to ingest the vitamins quickly.

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      If your child will swallow a pill, find a capsule supplement that provides the proper dosage for the child's size and age. Webmd.com recommends pills with enteric coating. These have reportedly prevented a fishy aftertaste or burping. The supplement should be refrigerated to prevent it from becoming rancid or spoiled. Keep the pills cold.

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