Babies in infancy have relatively low physical resistance and immunity, so it is necessary to supplement them with certain trace elements and nutrients, such as vitamin D. If the human body lacks vitamin D, a series of diseases will occur, so it is necessary to take vitamin D during infancy. At what age do babies consume vitamin D?
How old should babies eat vitamin D
1. Generally speaking, babies can start taking vitamin D from two weeks after birth, and if they are premature, they can start taking it within a week. The main components of vitamin AD drops are vitamin A and vitamin D, which are used to prevent and treat deficiencies in vitamin A and D. Such as rickets, night blindness, and childhood hand and foot convulsions.
2. Usage: After opening the mouth of the soft capsule dropper, the contents can be dropped into the baby's mouth. Opening method can also be used: it is recommended to soak the dropper in boiling water for 30 seconds to melt the rubber. For children under 1 year old, take 1 pill once a day.
Precautions for Infants Eating Vitamin D
From a medical perspective, vitamin AD drops are supplements for vitamin A and vitamin D, and can only be taken in the absence of them. Before use, it is necessary to take the child to the hospital for blood tests to determine the deficiency of vitamin A and vitamin D, in order to avoid using this medicine. If there is no deficiency, it cannot be supplemented, otherwise it will lead to vitamin A or vitamin D poisoning and affect health.
At what age do babies consume vitamin D? Newborn children can take it, but it is still necessary to undergo a physical examination before taking it officially, as excessive vitamin D can also cause toxic reactions and have adverse effects on the child's body. In addition, if other nutrients need to be supplemented, it also needs to be determined based on the examination results. Mothers must not supplement their children arbitrarily.
