Vitamin D drops are a liquid supplement used to provide infants and young children with sufficient vitamin D for strong bones and teeth. They can be given daily until the child can get enough vitamin D from other sources and are recommended for breastfed babies who don’t get enough from breast milk. Formula-fed babies and those who drink fortified milk usually get enough vitamin D, and too much can be toxic. Vitamin D regulates the immune and neuromuscular systems and a deficiency can cause rickets, while an overdose can cause kidney and heart problems.
Vitamin D drops are a liquid vitamin supplement that is usually given to infants and young children, but can be used by anyone who does not get enough vitamin D in their diet. The drops are manufactured by various companies and sold at convenience stores and pharmacies, and do not require a prescription. They come in a bottle with a dropper used to measure the correct dosage, making it easy to give to a child. The drops are often recommended for breastfed babies, but not for those who are formula-fed. Vitamin D is crucial for the growth of strong bones and teeth, so getting sufficient amounts is essential.
Usually, vitamin D drops can be given to a baby from the first days of life. They can be used daily until the child is old enough to get enough vitamin D from other sources, such as eggs and fortified milk. The dropper that comes with the liquid supplement can be used to add the drops to a bottle of breast milk or the drops can be administered directly to the baby by placing the dropper in the corner of the mouth.
Breastfed babies usually do not get enough vitamin D from breast milk, even if mothers are taking a vitamin supplement. On average, 34 ounces (1 liter) of breast milk contains 80 International Units (IU) of vitamin D, and the recommended amount is 400 IU per day. Also, since most babies have limited sun exposure, their bodies don’t naturally make enough vitamin D. When babies don’t get enough, a doctor will usually recommend the use of vitamin D drops.
By contrast, formula-fed babies generally get the recommended amount of vitamin D each day because formulas are usually fortified with the vitamin. Young children who drink soy or fortified cow’s milk usually get enough vitamin D, as long as they drink at least 32 ounces (almost 1 liter) a day. Vitamin D drops should not be given to children who are already receiving the recommended amount of vitamin D because too much of the vitamin can be toxic.
Vitamin D is used to build strong bones and teeth. It increases the amount of calcium and phosphorus absorbed by the body, and also regulates the immune system and the neuromuscular system. A vitamin D deficiency causes rickets, soft bones, and skeletal deformities. On the other hand, an overdose can cause kidney and heart problems. Vitamin D drops provide a way to get the correct dose on a daily basis.
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