Copper for Babies & Toddlers ?✨ The Mineral Behind Brain Growth, Iron Balance & Immunity Let’s talk about a wildly underrated mineral in pediatric health: copper. Not the kind in pipes—but the one that builds your child’s brain, immune system, connective tissue, and iron regulation. Most parents hear about iron. But here’s the thing… without enough copper, iron can’t be properly used. That’s why some toddlers stay anemic even with supplements. ?Copper supports:
✔️ Brain development + neurotransmitters
✔️ Iron recycling via ceruloplasmin
✔️ Immune system strength
✔️ Collagen + connective tissue growth
✔️ Antioxidant + thyroid function Signs of low copper in little ones may look like:
– Eczema that won’t go away
– Anemia that doesn’t improve
– Mood swings or frequent illness
– Poor focus, pale skin, low appetite ✨ Copper-Rich Food Ideas:
– Beef or chicken liver 1–2x/week
– Cashew “cream” dips
– Bee pollen in smoothies or yogurt
– Avocados, mushrooms & dark leafy greens
– Sprouted nuts + seaweed for bonus minerals
– Pluck seasoning or grated liver into meals Copper works best in real food synergy—with iron, vitamin A, zinc, and healthy fat. That’s how the body absorbs and uses it wisely. ? Want to learn how to balance copper & iron for your toddler?
? Comment COPPER and I’ll send you my full blog post with food lists, toddler meal ideas, and micro-mineral tips! Because raising resilient babies starts with minerals ? #CopperForKids #ToddlerNutrition #NutrientDenseFoods #RealFoodForBabies #EczemaSupport #GAPSDiet #AncestralEating #WestonAPrice #HolisticMama #IronBalance #HealingFromWithin #FunctionalNutritionKids #OrganMeatsForKids #GutHealingFoods #ToddlerHealth

Copper for Babies & Toddlers ?✨ The Mineral Behind Brain Growth, Iron Balance & Immunity

Let’s talk about a wildly underrated mineral in pediatric health: copper.
Not the kind in pipes—but the one that builds your child’s brain, immune system, connective tissue, and iron regulation.

Most parents hear about iron. But here’s the thing… without enough copper, iron can’t be properly used. That’s why some toddlers stay anemic even with supplements.

?Copper supports:
✔️ Brain development + neurotransmitters
✔️ Iron recycling via ceruloplasmin
✔️ Immune system strength
✔️ Collagen + connective tissue growth
✔️ Antioxidant + thyroid function

Signs of low copper in little ones may look like:
– Eczema that won’t go away
– Anemia that doesn’t improve
– Mood swings or frequent illness
– Poor focus, pale skin, low appetite

✨ Copper-Rich Food Ideas:
– Beef or chicken liver 1–2x/week
– Cashew “cream” dips
– Bee pollen in smoothies or yogurt
– Avocados, mushrooms & dark leafy greens
– Sprouted nuts + seaweed for bonus minerals
– Pluck seasoning or grated liver into meals

Copper works best in real food synergy—with iron, vitamin A, zinc, and healthy fat. That’s how the body absorbs and uses it wisely.

? Want to learn how to balance copper & iron for your toddler?
? Comment COPPER and I’ll send you my full blog post with food lists, toddler meal ideas, and micro-mineral tips!

Because raising resilient babies starts with minerals ?

#CopperForKids #ToddlerNutrition #NutrientDenseFoods #RealFoodForBabies #EczemaSupport #GAPSDiet #AncestralEating #WestonAPrice #HolisticMama #IronBalance #HealingFromWithin #FunctionalNutritionKids #OrganMeatsForKids #GutHealingFoods #ToddlerHealth