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How late is it too late to supplement a baby (8mo) with vitamin d? only 26 oz of formula daily plus some solids. no teeth @ 8m. mom low on vitd now .
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Check with MD: If you are not in a fluoridated water area, you might wish to add drops to the water bottle to strengthen the enamel of the teeth as they form
Answered 3/16/2015
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400 IU vitamin D: Babies who are fully formula fed but drink less than 32 ounces of formula a day need a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement.
Answered 3/23/2015
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