[VIDEO] Why is vitamin D important for babies?

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Not only plays a role in making bones strong, but vitamin D in the human body also helps the absorption of calcium from food take place more smoothly. For children, it is very necessary to supplement vitamin D for children in general and vitamin D for infants in particular, this is the premise to build strong bones and prevent rickets or weak bones.
The fact that many parents currently do not know what vitamin D is and are not really interested in vitamin D supplementation for babies, whether in the case of formula-fed or breastfed babies. mother completely. Experts recommend that if your baby is exclusively breastfed, the risk of vitamin D deficiency is very high, so it is important to supplement vitamin D for your baby from many different sources.
In 2008, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggested doubling the recommended amount of vitamin D for infants and children from 200 to 400 international units (IU) per day. However, according to CDC estimates, only 5-13% of breastfed infants and 20-37% of formula-fed infants meet the new recommended intake levels. Although very necessary, the amount of vitamin D supplementation for infants will depend on the mode of breastfeeding, drinking formula milk or drinking other types of milk such as cow's milk, goat's milk .. Specifically:
In case the mother is breast-feeding or only partially breast-feeding, vitamin D supplementation for the baby is about 400 international units of vitamin D (400 IU) per day and begins immediately after birth for the child. to the weaning stage. From now on, it is recommended to give your baby about 1 liter of formula per day or whole cow's milk (for babies after 12 months). In case the child is drinking vitamin D-fortified milk but cannot get enough 1 liter per day, parents should give the baby 400 IU of liquid vitamin D regularly every day, starting in the first few days after birth. Then continue to give vitamin D supplements to babies until they can drink about 1 liter of milk per day. In case you must use liquid vitamin D (drops), use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If in doubt about the need for vitamin D supplements for children and the appropriate vitamin supply, parents should seek further professional advice from a doctor. Although vitamin D is an important nutrient throughout the development of an infant, it should only be supplemented with a moderate amount of the daily requirement. If abused too much, there is a risk that the child will be poisoned with vitamin D, causing many serious consequences, affecting the health of the child.


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