#asktheexpert Vitamin D3 10 drops should be given 10 drops twice or once a day?

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it is advisable to give according to the measurements and not according to the drops
you have to continue vitamin d3 supplement till you are not able to take the child in sunlight for at least 10 minutes daily. 
before 1 year of age : if you are giving 400 units you have to give 1ml everyday and if you're giving 800 units you have to give 0.5 ml everyday. 
the thing is that you have to keep the child in sunlight for at least 10 to 15 minutes daily between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for proper vitamin d exposure.
so if you are able to take the child in sunlight you can stop vitamin d supplement.
after 1 year of age vit d drops dosage is 0.7ml once a day from 800units vitamin d drops.

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It is important to remember that breastfed infants should only be given vitamin D drops. These should generally be given with a dropper that provides 400 IU each day. You may begin giving the drops in the first week or two, after birth. Seek medical advice before you start the medicine for your baby.