Question
When is the best time to give babies vitamin D?
Answer
Generally speaking, babies can start supplementing vitamin D from when they are a month old, but the specific timing should still be determined based on the baby’s calcium deficiency status. It’s beneficial to expose the baby to sunlight regularly and to conduct periodic tests of trace elements to ensure their nutritional status. If you want the baby to gain weight, you can switch between feeding from one side and the other; if you’re aiming for nutrition without wanting the baby to become overweight, you can alternate feeding from both sides. This is because the first milk contains a variety of vitamins, while the second milk has more fat and calories.