When should a baby start taking Vitamin D?
Babies can start taking vitamin D around two weeks of age. For premature babies, they can start taking vitamin D a week earlier. Vitamin D has a therapeutic effect on vitamin deficiency and is effective in preventing night blindness, infantile convulsions, and rickets. However, it is important to understand the relevant precautions when taking vitamin D.
Babies can start taking vitamin D from two weeks after birth. For premature babies, they can start taking it after one week. Vitamin AD drops mainly contain vitamin A and vitamin D, which are used to prevent and treat vitamin A and D deficiency, such as rickets, night blindness, and infantile convulsions.
From a medical perspective, vitamin AD drops are used to supplement vitamin A and vitamin D, and should only be taken when deficiencies are present. Before using, it is necessary to take the baby to the hospital for a blood test to determine if they are deficient in vitamin A or vitamin D. If they are not deficient, they should not take the medication as it can lead to vitamin A or vitamin D poisoning and affect their health. Although newborns can take vitamin D, it is still necessary to undergo a physical examination before starting regular supplementation, as excessive vitamin D can also cause toxic reactions and adversely affect the baby's health. Additionally, if other nutrients need to be supplemented, it should be based on the results of the examination, and mothers should not supplement them randomly.
