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Hulled hemp seeds (also called hemp heart seeds) and hemp seed oil may be introduced as soon as your baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months of age. It is best to wait until after your baby’s first birthday, however, to offer hemp seed milk as a drink (cooking with it is fine) as it is important that cow milk and milk alternatives do not displace breast milk or formula in the first year of life.
For thousands of years, humans have cultivated the hemp plant as not only a source of food, but as a fiber to make clothing, paper, and rope. The hull (the seed’s crunchy shell) is often removed before sale to reveal the soft white inner seed, or the hemp heart, from which the oil is extracted.
Hemp seeds and hemp seed oil are incredibly nutritious, but before we dive into the details, let’s clear up any confusion: hemp seeds and the oil that’s extracted from them won’t get you or your baby high. The hemp plant is part of the same family as marijuana, but it does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the psychoactive compound in pot. In the United States, hemp seeds were only legalized in 2018 after almost 80 years of being grouped with marijuana, but rest assured: hemp seed, hemp seed oil, and hemp seed protein powder are now recognized as safe for human consumption by the federal government.
Yes! Hemp seeds and hemp seed oil are terrific ingredients to add nutritional value to your baby’s diet and to help with that ever-present challenge: constipation.
Nutritionally, hemp seeds are a complete protein, which means that they have all the essential amino acids that your baby’s body needs to thrive. They are also a great source of critical essential nutrients: copper, fiber, selenium, vitamins A and B6, and zinc.
Hemp seeds are processed in different ways to make food products—hemp flour, hemp powder, hemp butter, hemp milk, hemp oil—and each one has unique health benefits:
Whole hemp seeds are housed in their hulls (tough outer shells) which offer lots of soluble fiber, a nutrient that’s often lacking in a human’s diet. Because they are crunchy, they’re not the easiest food for early eaters to digest.
Hulled hemp seeds (hemp heart seeds) are free of the crunchy outer shell, but still offer lots of protein, healthy fats, and tons of nutrients. Hemp hearts are easier to digest, easier to sprinkle on meals, and easier to serve to your baby.
Hemp milk is produced by grinding seeds, soaking them in water, and straining to separate the solids from the liquid. Hemp milk contains healthy fats and many nutrients but not as much fiber. Be sure to read the labels:hemp milk may contain additives like sugar and binders such as carrageenan and gums—which are not great for babies (or adults).
Hemp seed oil is made by pressing the oil from the whole seeds. It’s full of essential fats! Do not heat hemp seed oil, as it will go rancid and can contribute to cellular damage.
Hemp flour is made from the leftover solids after oil is extracted. Hemp flour is full of nutrients, but lacks much of fiber and healthy fats that are found in the whole seed.
Hemp seed protein powder is what remains after sifting hemp flour. The powder offers lots of protein and nutrients, but lower amounts of healthy fats and fiber.
No. Neither hemp seeds, hemp seed hearts, or hemp seed oil are common causes of choking, though the foods they are added to may be. Always stay near your baby during mealtime and check out our age-appropriate serving suggestions.
For more information, visit our section on gagging and choking and familiarize yourself with common choking hazards.
No, though it is not unheard of. As you would when introducing any new food, start by offering a scant quantity for the first couple of servings. If there is no adverse reaction, gradually increase the quantity over future servings.
Cada bebé se desarrolla a su propio ritmo, y las sugerencias que ofrecemos sobre cómo cortar o preparar determinados alimentos son generalizaciones para una amplia audiencia.
Sprinkle a pinch of hulled hemp seeds or protein powder on soft foods like yogurt and roll “slippery” foods like avocado, mango, or pineapple in hulled hemp seeds, which will help with grip. Hemp seed oil can also be mixed into mashed potatoes and warm cereals and easily worked into pesto sauces.
Use hulled hemp seed liberally in your cooking. Continue sprinkling hemp seed on fruits and soft vegetables and mixing hemp seed oil into warm cereals. Try using hulled hemp seeds in place of flaxseeds or chia seeds in recipes for breads, muffins, oatmeal, or overnight oats. Add them to soup as a garnish or mix into protein balls.
Smoothie time! Mix hemp seeds and/or protein powder for added nutrition and continue to sprinkle hulled hemp seeds on other foods for an added nutritional boost.
Hulled hemp heart seeds, hemp powder, hemp flour, and hemp oil should be kept in the refrigerator because they spoil in warm temperatures.
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