Patient's question:
A one-month-old baby, should they take vitamin D or vitamin AD supplements? What are the differences? A newborn baby who is one month old is healthy, and I just want to ask what should be supplemented when taking vitamin D or vitamin AD? Should a baby take vitamin D or vitamin AD supplements, and what are the differences?Doctor's answer:
Your child is a little over a month old. I don't know if it was detected through a thorough check-up that they are calcium-deficient or if you want to give them digestive vitamins. Generally, children do not need to supplement with many vitamins. Vitamin D is what enhances calcium absorption, and it is something that should be consumed if the baby is calcium-deficient. If you are breastfeeding, you should maintain a balanced diet and consider giving your child fish oil.Suggestion: It is recommended that if you notice your child is calcium-deficient, you should supplement with Vitamin D. Vitamin AD should only be consumed if the child shows signs of rickets or hunchback.