How can I make sure that my baby gets enough vitamin D?
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:Vitamin D3 protects against infections, and it seems to be one of the nutrients lacking in breast milk. You can make sure that your baby gets adequate amounts by giving her 1 milligram daily of a liquid baby multivitamin like Poly-Vi-Sol up to age two, and then change to a chewable multivitamin after that. Always take the proper amount listed. Just because a little is good doesn't mean that a lot is better; for instance, fat-soluble vitamins A and E are dangerous in high doses.
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Vitamin D3 protects against infections, and it seems to be one of the nutrients lacking in breast milk. You can make sure that your baby gets adequate amounts by giving her 1 milligram daily of a liquid baby multivitamin like Poly-Vi-Sol up to age... More -
March of Dimes answered:Vitamin D is important to help avoid a bone-weakening disease called rickets. All babies should receive 400 IU of vitamin D per day, starting in the first few days of life. This includes breastfed babies and babies who drink less than 1L of infant formula per day.
Our skin makes vitamin D when it gets sunlight. But too much sunlight can be harmful, too. In fact, babies 6 months and older and young kids should stay away from direct sunlight and wear sunscreen at all times when out in the sun. However, sunscreen stops the skin from making vitamin D. The best way to get enough vitamin D is by giving your baby liquid multivitamin drops with vitamin D. They can be found in many pharmacies, and you won't need a prescription for it. Just be sure you've filled the dropper to no more than 400 international units (IU).Vitamin D is important to help avoid a bone-weakening disease called rickets. All babies should receive 400 IU of vitamin D per day, starting in the first few days of life. This includes breastfed babies and babies who drink less than 1L of infant... More
