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My daughter is one month old. How much sunlight is required daily for her ? Can we put baby in direct sunlight? If yes what is the duration for exposure?
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Once cold weather is over u can keep baby 10....,15 mints in sunlight at10....am.. morning, Breast feeding.....vit d 400 daily.....once... growth chart
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Light sunlight in early morning and late evening for 15-20 mins may suffice
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15 to maximum 30 minutes of direct sunlight Preferable time: morning 6 to 8 am Depending on weather ie after 8am in case of winter and at 7am in case of summers Indirect sunlight ie light coming from windows and doors can be taken throughout the day
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