Should I give my breastfed baby vitamin D drops?

Drops should be given on a daily basis for babies who are breastfed. Your child’s doctor might ask you to supplement your breastfed baby’s diet with vitamin D drops. These drops can help protect your child against rickets and sure up their bone health.

Can I give vitamin D to my newborn?

If you’re feeding your baby less than 32 ounces (about 1 liter) a day of vitamin D-fortified formula, give your baby 400 IU of liquid vitamin D a day — starting in the first few days after birth. Continue giving your baby vitamin D until he or she drinks at least 32 ounces (about 1 liter) a day.

How long should breastfed babies take vitamin D?

SUMMARY. The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (a global organisation) recommends that “The breastfeeding infant should receive vitamin D supplementation for a year, beginning shortly after birth in doses of 10–20 lg/day (400–800 IU/day) (LOE IB).

What happens if I don’t give my breastfed baby vitamin D?

Babies who don’t get enough vitamin D are said to have “vitamin D deficiency”. If the vitamin D levels are low enough, babies are at risk of rickets, a disease that affects the way bones grow and develop. You can make sure your baby has enough vitamin D by giving them a daily supplement (a dose of drops every day).

What are the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency in babies?

So do babies developing in the womb. Vitamin D helps us absorb calcium. Serious vitamin D deficiency in children can cause rickets, delayed motor development, muscle weakness, aches and pains, and fractures.

Can a baby overdose on vitamin D?

Vitamin D toxicity in infants is not uncommon, and has been reported as early as the 1930s, usually due to antirachitic treatment with very high doses of vitamin D.

Can babies get vitamin D from breastmilk?

Why? Human breastmilk is a very poor source of vitamin D, usually containing less than 50 IU per quart. This is why the AAP recommends all breastfed infants receive 400 IU per day vitamin D by supplement drops.

How much vitamin D does a nursing mother need?

An “adequate” intake for nursing mothers is not the 400 IU/d the IOM recommends, but is instead in the range of 5,000-6,000 IU/d, taken daily. If they get that much, they will meet not only their own needs, but their infant’s as well.

When should I stop taking vitamin D drops?

Q: How long do I keep giving the vitamin D drops? A: You should keep giving it until at least 12 months of age. If, at that point, your child is not getting sufficient vitamin D from food sources, it is advisable to continue giving the vitamin D past 12 months of age.

What vitamins should a breastfeeding mother take?

What vitamins and nutrients do you need when breastfeeding?

• calcium.
• folic acid.
• iodine.
• iron.
• vitamin A.
• vitamin B6.
• vitamin B12.
• vitamin C.

How much vitamin D should I take breastfeeding?

To avoid developing a vitamin D deficiency, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend breastfed and partially breastfed infants be supplemented with 400 IU per day of vitamin D beginning in the first few days of life.

What happens if you give a baby too much vitamin D?

Blood tests revealed high calcium levels in her blood caused by a toxic Vitamin D overdose. Jackson was told to take the baby to the hospital immediately. “It can cause kidneys to have calcium deposits and kidney failure and it can cause irregular heartbeat,” said Dr.

How much vitamin D should I give my Baby If breastfeeding?

If you’re breast-feeding or partially breast-feeding your baby, give your baby 400 international units (IU) of liquid vitamin D a day — starting soon after birth. Continue giving your baby vitamin D until you wean your baby and he or she drinks 32 ounces (about 1 liter) a day of vitamin D-fortified formula or, after age 12 months, whole cow’s milk.

Can I give my Baby a multivitamin other than D?

If you choose to supplement your baby and are uncomfortable with supplementation of vitamins other than D (since your milk alone provides optimal amounts of those other nutrients), ask your doctor to recommend a vitamin D-only preparation for your baby. They are available but may be more expensive than the multivitamin.

How much vitamin D do I need to take?

It is now recommended that everyone over one year of age should take a 10µg/d vitamin D supplement daily and, as a precaution, breastfed babies from birth up to one year of age also be given a supplement of 8.5 to10µg/d vitamin D per day.

Should mothers with vitamin D deficiency be prescribed very high doses?

Mothers who are diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency may be prescribed very high dose supplements. Papers looking at these doses are scarce.