As requested, here are some ways to incorporate wheat germ and flax into homemade baby foods.  See also these additional posts: making baby food and baby cereals.  If you would like some specific recipes, please contact me or refer to the resources in my additional posts.

Wheat Germ:

• Doctors recommend to wait until baby is 8-9 months old for wheat.
• Wheat germ is very healthy and contains many vitamins and minerals.
• Sprinkle it on anything you give to the baby.
• Good on baby cereals, yogurt, applesauce, in smoothies, in baked crackers or cookies.

Flax:

• Doctors recommend to wait until baby is 7-8 months old for flax.
• Flax contains omega 3 oils as well as and soluble and insoluble fiber.
• Start by using flax meal (finely ground flax seeds) or flax oil.
• Since flax is a natural laxative, it is suggested to keep flax to less than 1 Tablespoon a day.
• Add it to baby cereals, sprinkle on yogurt, mix it in fruit, veggie or meat purees, incorporate it into any recipe and baked goods.
• Make sure you are properly storing flax (ground or oil should be kept in the refrigerator, seeds can be kept for 2 years in a dry, sealed container).