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Vitamins

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Hunnybunn72 · 15/08/2013 20:40

Hey, can anyone tell me about 6 month olds needing vitamin drops? My daughter is refusing formula so is only breast milk so I assume she needs iron supplement now? Thanks xxx

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Cakebaker35 · 15/08/2013 20:49

The guidelines are that exclusively BF babies should have vitamin drops, it's not specifically about iron. Also these are just guidelines so totally up to you if you follow it. My DD was exclusively BF until 14 mo and I was only aware of the guidance at around 9 mo oops. So I gave her drops occasionally but almost no one else I know bothered and there are no ill effects.

ilovepowerhoop · 15/08/2013 20:55

all babies/children from 6 months to 5 years are advised to supplement vitamins A,C and D (unless the baby is formula fed and having over 500mls of formula per day).

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Hunnybunn72 · 15/08/2013 20:58

Where do I get the drops ?

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Cakebaker35 · 15/08/2013 21:05

Any high st chemist, Boots etc, easy to find along with the adult vits

ilovepowerhoop · 15/08/2013 21:06

you can buy them in the chemist or through Healthy Start if you qualify. You could ask your hv for info

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Hunnybunn72 · 15/08/2013 21:15

Can I get them on prescription? I can't afford them as I'm a single parent and struggling

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ilovepowerhoop · 15/08/2013 21:20

www.healthystart.nhs.uk/healthy-start-vouchers/do-i-qualify/ - if you qualify for healthy start you could get them free

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