Supplements for Babies

[ms_silviana]

Hi Mommies,
Would like to check with you if it is necessary to feed babies with vitamins? if yes, what type and brands? Thanks for the guidance.

 

[Alexsmum]

How old is the baby? My pd gave vits and iron drops for my boy when he's about 6 mths as he's low on iron (l bf exclusively)

 

[ms_silviana]

yeah, my baby is around 6 months old as well. just started on solids food, I am thinking of buying some supplements to enhance her nutrition. may I know what brands are you giving him? there are so many in the markets. Supplements on DHA, Iron, vitamin C ... abit confused by the range available.

 

[Alexsmum]

The multivits pd gave is from her own clinic (thomson pediatric). Iron is maltofer. My boy is v low on iron so was prescribed 15 drops of iron. Also my eldest used to take biogaia probiotics. I found it very good but super ex. One tiny bottle $40+. Within one mth gone

 

[betc]

I don't think it's necessary unless yr PD said so. Your baby is only 6 months. Give natural food/fruits.

 

[nvidia]

Is there a need? Agree with betc unless your PD advise.... Don't anyhow go and get supplement for baby.

 

[liciachai]

I doubt so that it is necessary to feed baby those vitamin pills. I will suggest you to feed your baby some fruits and fruits contain vitamin C as well Healthier this way.

 

[apple79]

Baby this old should be getting enough nutrients from Breastmilk? synthetics supplements might do more harm than good....

 

[anyagujraal]

It is not necessary to give vitamins. Feed some fruit purees to him.