Question
The child has been crying and fussy lately, and not eating much. Can a two-month-old baby take cod liver oil?
Answer
Generally, babies can start taking vitamin D supplements after one month of birth, preferably in the form of simple vitamin D drops. If cod liver oil is used, it’s important to avoid long-term use to prevent vitamin A toxicity. Cod liver oil aids in calcium absorption but does not contain calcium itself. In this case, it is recommended to give the baby a vitamin D-fortified calcium supplement, such as Longmu Strong Bone Powder or Calcium Carbonate D3, for supplementation.