Baby's DHA
by Nordic Naturals · liquid · 2 fluid ounces
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 224640
- Serving 1 to 5 ml; amounts per 5 ml
- 12 servings
Baby's DHA by Nordic Naturals lists 6 ingredients, 6 with an amount per serving of 5 ml, such as 40 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 7.5 mcg (300 IU) of vitamin D3 and 1,050 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids, beside 2 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 24, 2020.
What is in Baby's DHA?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 5 ml. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 15% | Higher than 87% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 66% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g). | |
| Vitamin A | 40 mcg RAE | 8% | |
| Vitamin D3as CholecalciferolVitamin D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 300 IU | 7.5 mcg (300 IU) | 75% | 81% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1,050 mg | Higher than 78% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 (median 500 mg). | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 350 mg | Higher than 55% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 485 mg | Higher than 81% of 3,627 products listing DHA (median 232 mg). | |
| Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 215 mg |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 224640 (entered June 24, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for infants. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Baby's DHA's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Baby's DHACalifornia Gold Nutrition 6 shared, 88% alike
- Oceans Kids DHA Chewables Berry LimeGarden of Life 6 shared, 86% alike
- Omega-3 SupplementNovaDHA Pediatric Drops 6 shared, 86% alike
- Oceans Kids DHA Chewables Yummy Berry LimeGarden of Life 6 shared, 86% alike
- Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Bubble Gum FlavorCarlson · off the market 7 shared, 80% alike
- Pure Arctic Cod Liver Oil Natural Strawberry FlavorChildLife Essentials 7 shared, 80% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested use: 1-5 milliliters daily, with food, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist. Clean dropper thoroughly between each use especially if dropper contacts baby's mouth.
- Warnings
- Do not take if tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Warning: Consult with your physician before using this product if your baby is allergic to iodine, or uses blood thinners.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Non GMO
- No gluten, milk derivatives, or artificial colors or flavors.
- Storage
- Refrigerate after opening. Best if used within 3 months after opening.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 224640.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: purified Arctic Cod Liver Oil, Rosemary extract, D-Alpha-Tocopherol, Vitamin D3.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Official Baby's Omega-3 American Pregnancy Association; Non Gmo Verified Third-Party Purity Tested.
How many labels does Baby's DHA have?
5 labels are on file under this name since March 25, 2015: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 224640 (current) Entered June 24, 2020 · on the market · 2 fluid ounces
- Label 214338 Entered February 26, 2020 · off the market May 7, 2020 · 2 fl. Oz.
- Label 74420 Entered May 24, 2017 · off the market November 8, 2023 · 2 fl. Oz. · UPC 7 68990 53787 5
- Label 71873 Entered March 24, 2017 · off the market April 25, 2017 · 2 fl. Oz. · UPC 7 68990 52757 5
- Label 43098 Entered March 25, 2015 · off the market February 21, 2017 · 2 fl. Oz. · UPC 7 68990 53787 5
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Nordic Naturals, Mfg. (manufacturer), Watsonville, CA. All Nordic Naturals products.