Vitamin D and Your Baby

With the nutrition of infants and other children in mind, pediatricians are now giving more attention to the importance of vitamin D in the overall wellbeing of children.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants and children should have a daily intake of vitamin D of at least 400 IU, starting soon after birth. This recommendation is based on recent research that this level of vitamin D can be given safely in babies, strengthening their immune system and preventing diseases such as diabetes and cancer.

Talk to your pediatrician about the importance of giving vitamin D to your own baby, and the optimal way to administer it.