When should I start giving the vitamin D drops?
You should start sometime during the first 2 months of life.
How often do I give the vitamin D drops?
You should give the drops once a day, every day. But, if you forget one day, it is all right. The vitamin D is stored in the baby and there will be enough to make up for the occasional missed day.
Why do babies need vitamin D?
Vitamin D is needed to help your body develop healthy strong bones. Recent literature suggests that it may also be important in preventing numerous diseases such as Cancers, Multiple Sclerosis, Asthma, and many others.
What is Vitamin A?
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin ‘that is required by our body. It cannot be synthesized by the body, thus consumption through food is necessary.
Is the Vitamin A solution dosage safe for children?
When administered in recommended doses i.e. 1 ml for children between 9-12 months and 2 ml. for children above 1 year, it is effective and safe.
What are the benefits of Vitamin A?
Vitamin A protects children against nutritional blindness and is essential for the functioning of the immune system i.e. it enhances children’s disease resistance capacity and protects against illness/morbidity.