Baby & Child Multivitamins

Q: Should I give my baby multivitamins?

The government recommends all children aged 6 months to 5 years are given vitamin supplements containing vitamins A, C and D every day. Babies who are having more than 500ml (about a pint) of infant formula a day should not be given vitamin supplements.

Q: Do newborns need multivitamins?

In most cases, breast milk or formula provides just about everything a baby needs for the first 6 months. The exception is vitamin D, which is recommended as a supplement for breastfed babies starting soon after birth (and some formula-fed babies), and vitamin K, which babies get as a shot at birth

Q: What are the best vitamins for a newborn baby?

Essential Vitamins To Give Your Babies Right NowVitamin A. Vitamin A plays a significant role for newborns by helping ward off infections.Vitamin E. Taurine.Vitamin D3. Vitamin K1.Vitamin B Complex.Biotin and Niacinamide.

Q: When should I start my newborn on a multivitamin?

Once your baby is six months old, and up until they are 5 years, daily vitamin A, C and D supplements are recommended (unless they're having 500ml or more of first infant formula each day). When you buy your baby vitamin supplements, make sure you read the label to check they are age-appropriate.