Baby and vitamin D

The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that breastfeeding is the best form of infant feeding. However, the organization dedicated to children’s health recommends that those nursing give their babies vitamin D regularly, beginning shortly after birth, to meet the AAP’s requirement of 400 IU (international units) daily. (Breastfed infants generally don’t get vitamin D in adequate amounts from other sources.) The same is recommended for babies consuming less than 1 liter of formula daily, as they too may not meet that 400-unit threshold. Parents should consult their doctors for the proper dosage.