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Do i need to give vitamin d supplements to infants who are fed infant formula?
9 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
No: Formula has added vitamin d. The recommended daily amount of vitamin d for infants is 400 iu daily. Infants drinking formula only should be meeting this requirement. If the baby is partially breastfed, a vitamin d supplement should be added to make sure they get 400 iu daily.
Answered 6/25/2013
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Yes: Generally not. Unlike most breast milk, most if not all formulas are fortified with vitamin d and will provide the infant with an adequate intake.
Answered 12/8/2016
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No: Most formula is fortified with vitamin d so you wouldn't need extra, but look at the label, and ask your pediatrician.
Answered 12/29/2014
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No: If your baby is fully formula fed, they should be getting enough vitamin d (400 iu/day) and should not need a supplement. If they are both formula and breast fed, you may need to supplement them with vitamin d if they are not getting 400 iu/day.
Answered 4/12/2018
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No: Infants that are exclusively formula-fed do not need vitamin supplementation.
Answered 9/28/2016
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