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D3 Drops Kids 400iu - MCT Base (15ml)
Liquid sunshine in a bottle to help support bone health
Each drop contains 400 IU D3
Everyone in your family should take a vitamin D supplement, even the youngest ones. A deficiency can cause rickets (softening of the bones), especially during the first two years of life. Lack of vitamin D can also compromise bone density and strength and may even cause joint pain. Vitamin D is essential for the growth, development, and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth.
Here are some myths and facts about vitamin D.
Doesn't my baby get vitamin D from breast milk?
– Infants who are partially or fully breastfed do not receive enough vitamin D from breast milk and are at risk of poor tooth and bone growth, or worse, developing rickets. Although breast milk contains small amounts of vitamin D (about 25 IU per liter or less), it does not contain adequate amounts for rapidly growing babies, so supplementation with drops is necessary.*
Don't children who drink a lot of milk and play outside get enough vitamin D?
–Not really. Due to increased use of sunscreens and lifestyle changes that lead parents away from dairy and more towards soy and nut milks, children absorb lower amounts of vitamin D if their usual drinks are not fortified.
How do I know how much vitamin D is safe for my child?
– Health Canada recommends that all breastfed babies receive a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 IU from birth until one year of age. For children aged one to thirteen, the dosage should increase to 1,000 IU per day.**
