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Mom of a 2 yr 3 m old boy1 Year ago
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#asktheexpert hi doc, till what age should we give vitamin D and calcium supplements to our kids? I have continuously given it till 1 year of age to my kid, should I continue?

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy1 Year ago
A. sunlight is important for the generation of vitamin d in the body. to generate proper vitamin d the child should go in sunlight between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. for at least 10 minutes daily . if the child is not able to follow this then vitamin d supplements needs to be given. after 1 year of age there is two options of giving vitamin d to the child. it would be advisable to discuss this with your personal pediatrician. when you are giving drops of 800 units you have to give 0.8 ml per day or you can shift to vitamin d shots of 60000 unit which cadn be given 5 ml single dose and has to be repeated every three months for the child.
AbhayaMom of a 15 yr 8 m old boy1 Year ago
A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much. Supplements can be started or stopped only after consulting your local doctor. Please give eggs and chicken to the baby. Also give chicken soup to the baby. Please give banana shake and ragi porrige to the baby. Please give lots of green vegetables and dairy products and soaked almonds to the baby on daily basis. Please limit soda and juices and high fat foods like chips or biscuits or cakes etc. Thanks and take care
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