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DOES BABY NEED VITAMINS?

INFOPARENTS.COM: Today in North America, the following standards regarding vitamin supplements are generally accepted for normal full-term babies:

  • Exclusively breastfed babies may need to take a vitamin D supplement (depending on where they live) beginning in the first two to four weeks of life. They generally do not need additional vitamin supplements if their mothers are eating a varied and well-balanced diet.

  • Formula-fed babies do not need any vitamin supplementation. Only medically-approved, commercial iron-fortified formulas are appropriate, as they contain all the vitamins (including Vitamin D) and nutrients necessary for healthy growth.

    NOTE: Homemade formulas do not contain either sufficient vitamins nor nutrients for a baby's needs.

  • Fluoride drops may be recommended for breast or formula-fed babies, depending on the child's age and the fluoride content of drinking water in the area. When given regularly at a young age, fluoride has been shown to significantly reduce dental cavities. Your municipality's water authority will be able to tell you the fluoride content of your local water. Consult your doctor or dentist to find out whether your child should have fluoride drops, at what age they should be administered, and in what quantity.

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