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How to supplement vitamin D for children? It is enough to read this one

Regarding vitamin D, many parents may be confused. On the one hand, it is said that it can promote calcium absorption and is very important for children’s growth and development. On the other hand, it has always been said that the baby should be compensated after birth, but when it comes to what, there are different opinions: China’s guidelines suggest adding up to 2 years old, while the United States suggests continuing through the entire childhood and adolescence period. Who should I listen to? Dr. Clove invited professional nutritionists to solve parents’ confusion about vitamin D (VD). Vitamin D supplementation is essential First of all, parents need to be clear that both China and the United States suggest: It is Read More …

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Infants aged 4-6 months can only rely on vitamin D supplements.

Sources of vitamin D in human body: sunlight irradiates skin; Diet; Vitamin D fortification. Due to the shortage of vitamin D in breast milk, when the baby cannot add supplementary food within 4-6 months, it cannot receive enough sunlight to irradiate the skin and can only rely on vitamin D supplements. In order to prevent vitamin D deficiency rickets, in addition to receiving as much sunlight as possible, one vitamin D preparation acceptable to infants should also be selected. The article was reprinted by Clove Garden authorized by the author.

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Babies should not have both vitamin D and sun protection.

Parents all know that vitamin D can promote calcium absorption, and obtaining sufficient vitamin D is the key to successful calcium supplement. And sun exposure is undoubtedly the most economical and convenient way to obtain vitamin D. However, everything has its advantages and disadvantages. While basking in the sun makes the baby get vitamin D, If the ultraviolet rays in the sunlight are too strong, Or exposure to the sun for too long may also bring some damage to the baby’s skin. Therefore, the baby’s delicate skin must not be directly exposed to the sun. It is easy to get sunburned. The sunburned skin will become red, swollen, hot, painful, Then blisters, peeling, This not only brings temporary pain to Read More …