Eligible families in Cumbria are being encouraged to apply for free vitamins and help with the cost of food and milk as part of the Healthy Start scheme.
Vitamins for children
Vitamins and minerals are nutrients your baby's body needs in small amounts to work properly and stay healthy.
- From 6 months to 5 years, it's recommended that all babies and children are given vitamins A, C and D every day.
- It is recommended that breastfed babies are given a daily vitamin D supplement from birth. This is the case whether or not you're taking a supplement containing vitamin D yourself.
- Babies consuming 500ml (about a pint) or more of their first infant formula a day shouldn't be given vitamin supplements. This is because the first infant formula already contains vitamin D and other nutrients.
- Have a look at the NHS website to see which foods and vitamins should be included in your baby's diet.
Apply for FREE Vitamins through the Healthy Start Scheme
Apply for the Healthy Start Scheme
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