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2023-02-03 12:49:48
What is the best time and way for my newborns sun exposure in Bangalore so that there is less UV effect and sunburns.I have to go out as I don't get direct sunlight in the flat.
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No need of exposing the newborn to sunlight . Give vit d3 drop 400iu once daily for 2 years. As mother milk doesn't contain vit d3 ,so you have to give that from outsource. And uv light is required for conversion of vit d to active form i.e vit d3 . I guess it's clear now . Thank you.

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Hello ! Make any expose to sun between 10 am to 12 pm for 10 min twice wkly

Answered2023-02-03 12:59:05

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