Vitamin D
Vitamin D supplementation of 400 IU/day (800 IU/day in high-risk infants) is recommended for infants/children for as long as they are breastfed. Breastfeeding mothers should consume a daily supplement that contains at least 400-600 IU vitamin D.
Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants (HC)
Vit D deficiency (Caring for Kids New to Canada)
Parent Resources
Government of Canada
Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants Birth to 6 Months – Health Canada
Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition - Public Health Agency of Canada
Caring For Kids - Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
Vitamin D Deficiency - Caring for Kids New to Canada
Vitamin D - Canadian Paediatric Society - Caring for Kids
Vitamin D Supplementation and Breastfeeding - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Feeding Your Baby in the First Year - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Caring for Kids New to Canada. - Canadian Paediatric Society
About Kids Health - The Hospital for Sick Children
Breastfeeding learning hub. - The Hospital for Sick Children - AboutKidsHealth
Other Sources
Breastfeeding Your Baby – More Information - Baby Friendly NL, Health Canada
Pediatric Nutrition Guidelines (Birth to Six Years) for Health Professionals - Ontario Dietitians in Public Health (ODPH)