The correct amount is 5 micrograms. The number of drops can vary, depending on the supplement you are using. If the dose is correct, there are no risks to babies. Ask your pharmacist, GP or public health nurse if you're not sure what to do. Your child will need to take a vitamin D supplement after their first birthday. Read about vitamin D supplements for children aged 1 to 4 years.
If your baby was premature or is getting on-going medical care, they might need extra vitamins or a higher dose of vitamin D3.
If your baby is taking other vitamins, ask your pharmacist, GP or public health nurse for advice. Only give your baby multivitamins or higher doses of vitamin D3 if recommended by a healthcare professional. Read about vitamins your child needs when they begin eating solid foods. Page last reviewed: 15 March Next review due: 15 March Read our cookies policy to find out more about our cookies and how we use them.
Vitamin D for babies 0 to 12 months. Give your baby 5 micrograms of vitamin D3 as a supplement every day from birth to 12 months if they are: breastfed taking less than mls or 10 fluid oz ounces of infant formula a day All babies who are being breastfed should continue to get a vitamin D supplement after birth, even if you took vitamin D during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. For formula-fed infants this could be within a few months of life but for infants who are exclusively breast fed this is not until they reach 1 year of age and are able to start drinking fortified whole milk.
Ask your pediatrician when to stop giving your child vitamin D drops. And fatigue and muscle pain, symptoms of vitamin D deficiency, are common symptoms of several other conditions. In addition, signs of vitamin D deficiency may not show up until months or years later. Vitamin D is crucial for bone, immune system and brain health. Learn why breastfed and formula-fed babies need this nutrient and how much you should give them.
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