This video is part of Enfamil’s We Speak Nutrition series featuring Dr. Fort.
Vitamin D may be small, but it does big things for your baby’s health!
In this video, Dr. Fort explains why vitamin D is such an MVP for growing babies. It helps their little bodies absorb calcium for strong bones and teeth while also supporting a healthy immune system!
You’ll learn why breast milk doesn’t naturally have much vitamin D, why many pediatricians recommend supplements for breastfed babies, and how formula-fed babies usually get what they need. It’s everything you need to know to keep those bones strong and smiles bright.
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Babies don’t get a lot of sun. So, how do they get their vitamin D? One of the vitamins your baby needs is vitamin D. Vitamin D is both a nutrient that we can consume and also a pro hormone that our bodies make naturally. Yep, it’s me again, Dr. Ford, your double board certified pediatrician and neonatlogist. And this is a feed that you need. Vitamin D is very common in supplements and it helps babies absorb calcium, which is important for bone health. Many scientists even believe vitamin D has other benefits like helping support a baby’s immune system. This vitamin is super beneficial for baby, but not all babies get the amount they need. For formulafed babies, vitamin D is added to formulas, ensuring that they get the necessary amount for infants. Breastfed babies, however, don’t always get the amount they need. While breastfeeding is one of the best ways to give your baby the nutrition they need, breast milk does not typically contain large amounts of vitamin D. On top of this, vitamin D is not naturally substantial in most diets. So unless mom takes highdose supplements, the levels found in breast milk will stay low. This is why many pediatricians recommend giving a 400 IU supplement of vitamin D every day to infants who are exclusively breastfed. Remember, before giving your baby vitamin D, be sure to talk to your baby’s pediatrician and follow their recommendations.
