Patient's question:
Before, the child had a bit of, and the doctor prescribed two boxes of vitamin D drops. Now the baby is almost four months old and has finished them. Is it okay to take them long-term, or should they stop?Doctor's answer:
Generally, babies start digesting vitamin D about a month after birth and typically need to continue digesting it until around one year old. Therefore, it is important for babies to focus on digesting vitamin D, as this is the norm. Almost every baby needs to be supplemented with sufficient vitamin D. Additionally, exposing the baby to sunlight for an appropriate amount of time each day can also help. Usually, about half an hour to an hour of sunlight per day is sufficient to support the baby's growth and development.