Question
Can babies take cod liver oil when they have a cold and cough? Can cod liver oil be taken with colostrum?
Answer
Generally, babies start to receive cod liver oil from 2 to 4 weeks after birth to promote the absorption and utilization of calcium and prevent rickets. It is recommended to give babies cod liver oil, which contains digestive vitamin A, vitamin D, and immune factors, to enhance their immunity. Each cod liver oil capsule contains 300 international units of vitamin D, and the daily normal requirement for a 5-month-old baby is 400 international units. Therefore, an additional 100 international units can be obtained from complementary foods, milk, and sunlight exposure, making it less likely to cause vitamin D overdose.