So how can you make sense of all that conflicting advice?
And, bottom line does your baby really need a vitamin supplement?
Well, the answer depends on whether you’re breastfeeding or not.
Do breastfed babies need to take vitamins?
Vitamin D
Vitamin Dis essential for building strong bones, among other things.
What about getting vitamin D through sunlight instead?
Iron
Iron is necessary for healthy blood cells andbrain development.
Getting enough of this mineral prevents an iron deficiency (a problem for many little kids) and anemia.
Other considerations
There are a few more caveats to consider when it comes to vitamins and babies.
When it comes to vitamins and babies who are on formula, it’s a different story.
For that reason, skip low-iron formulas unless you’re directed otherwise by the pediatrician.
Do babies who are both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding need to take vitamins?
He’ll start to get less of his nutrition from formula and more of his nutrition from foods.
