With more than 80 million people worldwide taking vitamin supplements and less than 10 percent of them are doing so under a doctor’s guidance. Then, where are they getting the information they need to make informed decisions about such supplements? In addition, they may be using supplements for their infant without proper advice.
The question is that should parents consider giving vitamin supplements for your newborn, you should check with your pediatrician. Some mothers who breastfeed are concerned around their babies not getting enough vitamin D as there isn’t much vitamin D in breast milk.
Infant formula is fortified with vitamins and minerals so babies who are formula fed are already getting the supplements.
According to the infant formula act in 1980 among other things, specifies minimum nutrient requirements for infant formula. Babies who are on formula full-time are already getting all the vitamins and minerals they need so unless there is an underlying medical condition for which supplements would be important, they most likely won’t need any.
