1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Child Health Issues

  4. Iron supplement for baby. Breastfeeding?

Iron supplement for baby

2023-04-27 12:11:49
I am exclusively breastfeeding my baby who is 3.5 months old.when is iron supplementation required for baby ..Pls note that I am only taking calcium tablets daily for myself and no other supplements for me.is it required that I take iron supplements during breastfeeding?
349 Views

Answers (4)

Consult Now
Start iron at 4 months for the baby till 1year. For you ask your doctor.

Answered2023-04-27 13:46:04

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Maam you can take iron supplements.. and iron rich diet .green leafy vegetables, carrot , meat

Answered2023-04-28 07:18:48

YESNO

Was this answer useful

kindly connect on practo for further treatment and advise

Answered2023-04-27 13:12:19

YESNO

Was this answer useful

WHO guideline suggest routine iron supplements from 6months of life for the baby while IAP advises starting iron supplements at 4 months of age in term breastfed babies. Kindly consult for detailed information

Answered2023-04-27 12:21:12

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Articles you may like

Health Benefits of Iron

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

Health Benefits Of IronIron supplements to treat iron-deficiency anemia ( low levels of red blood cells ) should only be ... Read more

Iron Needs of Athletes

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

Iron Needs of AthletesDaily iron requirements for humans varies by sex and age. The recommended intake is roughly 10 tim ... Read more

Iron for Better Metabolism

Ms.Swati Kapoor

We know how iron is important and its presence in the blood helps carry oxygen to the cells for energy production and go ... Read more

Symptoms of Iron Deficiency and Sources of Iron

Dr.Vijay Chourdia

Today is iron deficiency anaemia day which i has highest number in India. It is silent and may not manifest with symptom ... Read more

Dietary Treatment of Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy

Dr.Neha Suryawanshi

During pregnancy, the heart works harder in order to provide adequate nourishment to the fetus. The body increases its b ... Read more

All about Iron Deficiency Anemia

Dr.Priyadarshini Jain

This article is for someone who can understand medical language. Not recommended for a non-medical background. We as a c ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

My 6 months old Baby

147093 Views
My baby is 6 months old and for more than 10 days her poop is in green color. she is very active and noth ...Read More

Hot palms and sole in baby 20 months old

29405 Views
My baby is having hot palms and sole some time why and what is the reason behind and it is an indication ...Read More

9 months old baby has loose motions

28550 Views
My son is 9 months old, is teething and has loose motions from yesterday. Someone recommended Ziprax and ...Read More

Baby poop ( 2 months old)

22838 Views
Hi, my baby is 2 month 6 days old and passes green poop 2-3 times in 24 hours. It's not smelly . There is ...Read More

Retarded growth - 2.5 year old baby girl

22838 Views
My 2.5 year old baby girl weighs 11.3 kgs and measures 87 cms. My pediatrician found that there are worms ...Read More

Green potty(poop) in 5.5 months old baby

18 Views
Baby is doing poop once in 4 days and colour is Dark Greenish from last 15 days Attached images for refer ...Read More

Baby not sleeping properly 6 months old

20 Views
My 6 and half month old baby is not sleeping properly at night. He is waking up every hour or 2. I am giv ...Read More

Query regarding use vitamin supplements

63 Views
My baby is 51 days old, exclusively formula-fed, and drinks about 90 mL every 2.5 hours. The pediatrician ...Read More

Supplements for my 6month old baby.

195 Views
Hi, I have a 6 month old baby boy. Weight: 7.4 kg, height :73 CMS. Birth weight :2.53kg. I have been giv ...Read More

New born Baby poop 27 days old

102 Views
Hi, my baby is 27 days old , recently he got blood in stool and was diagnosed with CMPA, since then he is ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.