So Jack has been on organic whole milk now for a little over a month. And I noticed that I have the option of buying his milk with DHA Omega-3. I wanted to know more about DHA. Here's what I'm finding...

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) is an Omega-3 fatty acid, a nutrient that helps support development of the brain, nervous system and the retina of the eye.

Omega-3 DHA is the most prevalent structural fat in the brain. It is important for brain growth (between birth and 5 years old, the human brain nearly quadruples in size).

I got this off askdrsears.com:

Just how important is DHA for brain development?
Consider these research findings:

Infants who have low amounts of DHA in their diet have reduced brain development and diminished visual acuity.

The increased intelligence and academic performance of breastfed compared with formula- fed infants has been attributed in part to the increased DHA content of human milk.

Cultures whose diet is high in omega 3 fatty acids (such as the Eskimos who eat a lot of fish) have a lower incidence of degenerative diseases of the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis.

Experimental animals whose diets are low in DHA have been found to have smaller brains and delayed central nervous system development.

Some children with poor school performance because of ADD, have been shown to have insufficient essential fatty acids in their diet.

The best sources of DHA are:
seafood, algae, and especially coldwater fish. Omega-3 fatty acids are nature's antifreeze. In general, the colder the water, the higher the omega-3 content in the fish oil. Popular sources of DHA are: salmon, sardines, and tuna. Eggs and organ meats have a small amount of DHA in them, but the healthiest source of dietary DHA is seafood. Two 4-ounce servings of omega-3-rich fish per week should yield a sufficient amount of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA. Besides fish oils, vegetable oils (primarily flaxseed, soy, and canola) are also rich sources of omega 3 fatty acids, with flaxseed oil being the best. The two F's, fish and flax, are the top brain-building foods for growing children, and adults.

I have tried to eat foods high in Omega 3s while BFing, but now that my baby is eating more solid foods, I worry about him getting enough of these good proteins. Have any of you tried adding flax seed oil to you baby food? I recently read that suggestion. Sounds pretty gross, though.