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Vitamins for kids...

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Wineafterseven · 17/09/2012 21:12

Should I be giving my dd vitamin supplements? Dd is 21 months, I try to give her a balanced diet but was thinking that I should perhaps be giving her vitamin supplements too?

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Meglet · 17/09/2012 21:15

I always have done, as I've always taken vits myself since a kid.

A balanced diet is in theory possible (and we're pretty much there as I'm a health freak) but TBH I prefer to top it up with vits.

vodkaanddietirnbru · 17/09/2012 21:22

all children up to the age of 5 are advised to take a supplement of vitamins A, C and D.

www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/vitamins-for-children.aspx#close

BikeRunSki · 17/09/2012 21:24

You can get free vitamin drops from your HV or Surestart for children under 4 under the "Healthy Start" scheme.

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Wineafterseven · 17/09/2012 21:35

Thanks, I thought as much but some people I have spoken to said that she shouldn't need them. I will start tomorrow.

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