Vitamins and supplements for children (0 - 4 years)
- From birth: all breastfed babies should be given a daily supplement of vitamin D (8.5 to 10mcg). But if your baby is having more than 500 ml (about a pint) of first infant formula a day, they do not need a supplement because formula is already fortified with vitamin D
- From 6 months old (and up until 5 years) daily vitamin A, C and D supplements are recommended (again unless they are having 500 ml or more of first infant formula each day).
Always check and read the label on baby vitamin supplements to ensure they are age appropriate.
You may be entitled to free vitamin drops - see Healthy Start information