Vitamin d formula fed baby

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Hi my baby is formula fed baby does he still need vitamin d3 drops??? I give him occasionally should I give him regular???

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Dr. Sri Pravallika Ita

Pediatrician 2 yrs exp Ahmednagar

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What formula feed r u giving ? Kindly check on the contents of the box how much it contain . Normally vit d is advised till one yr of age = 400 IU

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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas

Pediatrician 3 yrs exp Pune

Give 400 iu daily till 1 year of age.

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Dr. Aishwarya D

Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Chennai

U can give upto 6 month

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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Rajkot · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra

Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Rajkot

Give 400 IU

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