Question
After my baby developed cradle cap, the doctor prescribed two boxes of vitamin D drops. Now that the baby is almost four months old and has finished them, can they continue to take them long-term, or do they no longer need to?
Answer
Babies typically start digesting vitamin D around one month after birth and generally need to continue until about one year of age. Therefore, it is a common practice for babies to focus on digesting an adequate amount of vitamin D, as almost every baby requires sufficient vitamin D supplementation. Additionally, allowing the baby to get appropriate sun exposure daily, usually for half an hour to an hour, can meet the baby’s growth and development needs.