Does my baby need vitamin supplements?
Babies generally get all the nutrition they need with formula. If your baby is breastfed, it is recommended to give him a vitamin D supplement, as breast milk typically has very low levels of this nutrient. What's more, newborns don't get sun exposure like adults do, to produce vitamin D naturally.
If your breastfed baby is born premature, or with low birth weight, or has low iron stores at birth, you may also need to give him an iron supplement. Ask your doctor or dietitian about what supplement is right for your baby.
