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Vitamins and iron

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Mirshid · 30/06/2014 16:26

Hi my dd is 24 weeks and I would like some clarification on whether she needs vitamins and iron when weaning as she is ebf. I spoke to my health visitor and she said only when she is taking more solids (offering purée and/or fruit/veg sticks once daily for past week or so) but I am a bit concerned as if have read that iron stores start to run low at around 6 months. Just wondered what others do and how vitamins etc are administered.

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CultureSucksDownWords · 30/06/2014 18:25

I gave a multivitamin from 6 months (the Wellkid one) - I was under the impression that this is current NHS advice.

bumpiesonamission · 03/07/2014 09:41

I have been told by HV that no need if given healthy, fresh food and getting sunlight every day?! I've been wondering myself!

NorahBone · 04/07/2014 21:29

Not sure if this is much help for you, but
here is the NHS advice.

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