Add cod liver oil to your baby

Cod liver oil contains vitamins A and D. The lack of vitamin A may affect the development of the baby's skin and vision. The lack of vitamin D may cause rickets, because vitamin D can promote the absorption of calcium in food, which is important for the baby's bone development. effect.

The content of vitamin A and D in breast milk and milk is relatively small. In order to meet the baby's growth and development needs, whether it is breast-feeding or artificial feeding, cod liver oil should be added from the third week after birth. Now on the market there are special vitamin AD preparations specially formulated for the baby, matching science, suitable for baby absorption, but the concentration is different, should be strictly according to the instructions or doctor's instructions for the baby to take, it is best to use drops. Special attention can not be added to excess, or there may be poisoning. In summer, the baby has more outdoor activities and the sunshine hours are longer. The amount of cod liver oil supplemented can be reduced.

Many babies with larger babies often refuse to eat because they do not like the smell of cod liver oil. Mothers need to think of ways such as adding food to their baby's favorite foods and letting him eat it unconsciously; or preparing small snacks as rewards. Usually you should give your baby some foods rich in vitamins A, D, such as: animal liver, egg yolk, shrimp, carrots, milk containing vitamin A, D and so on.