Question
How much vitamin D should a baby take from two weeks old? Does taking cod liver oil also mean consuming vitamins A and D? What is the maximum daily intake of vitamins A and D?
Answer
Newborns can start taking vitamins A and D from two weeks after birth. Cod liver oil can provide both vitamins A and D. It is recommended to use vitamin A and D drops daily, with one drop per dose (each drop contains 500 IU of vitamin D). The daily intake of vitamin A should not exceed 1500 international units, and the intake of vitamin D should be controlled between 400 to 600 IU, which is a relatively safe range. It’s also beneficial to take your baby outdoors for sun exposure regularly, and for babies over four months old, they can also supplement calcium through food, reducing the risk of calcium deficiency.