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A 26-year-old member asked:
in france we prescribe vitamin for every infant. do you in usa ?
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Dr. Peter Karsant answered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Not generally: Most parents purchase vitamins over the counter specifically designed for children, however with a good varied diet probably not needed.
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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered
Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology 36 years experience
Not for all children: We tend to recommend vitamins for children who may not have adequate intake from their diet. Most children do not need routine use of vitamins in the U.S..
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Is tiki tiki vitamins safe to give my baby ?
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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered
Pain Management 17 years experience
Vitamin in babies : The first question is does the baby need vitamin to begin with? If no underlying medical conditions and eating from a varied diet consisting plant products, tiki tiki maynot be needee needee.
5176 viewsAnswered May 22, 2019
France
A 37-year-old male asked:
Should I give vitamin to my 10 month baby?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Cindy Williams answered
Pediatrics 39 years experience
Vitamins: If the baby is nursing, then a Vitamin D supplement is recommended. If formula fed, all of the vitamins they need are included.
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