What are the vitamins your baby needs
Every organism, and more so that of a baby, needs the contribution of substances that benefit it nutritionally and protect it from diseases or deficiencies.
When after months of pregnancy and intense waiting, we have our little one in our arms, and with each test that they carry out we observe that his health is favorable, we propose to continue collaborating so that he remains healthy and lives happily. Our responsibility as parents is to act on their behalf and lead by example over the years .
Our children are our extension and we choose to give them our best or at least try. Health is the most important thing and that of a newborn more. Their first months are crucial and they need to receive essential nutrients for their development.
Clearly, you do not have to give a child vitamin supplements , you have to feed him well and with all kinds of food, apart from being children with atypical diets such as vegans .
The Spanish Association of Pediatrics and the WHO agree that the contribution of vitamin D3 to:
-Lactating children under 1 year of age, until the child takes 1 liter of vitamin D-enriched formula daily.
-Children under one year of age who eat less than 1 liter of milk daily.
-Premature children until they are one year old.
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BREASTFEEDING AND VITAMINS
As for mothers who breastfeed their children, it can be said that they are providing them with the best food. There is nothing healthier. Without a doubt, breast milk is the most complete of foods , especially during the first months of the baby’s life. According to the WHO, it is recommended to breastfeed exclusively up to 6 months and in a complementary way up to 2 years of life.
Breast milk contains all the necessary vitamins, proteins, minerals, iron …, all the essential nutrients for the baby and for its natural development , also in adequate quantities. This depends, of course, on the diet of the mother. For this reason, you must take care of yourself and feed yourself in the most complete and healthy way possible to provide the best for your baby.
Any type of diet to lose weight should be avoided in breastfeeding mothers who have just had their baby, because they are their food intake and will have a significant lack of nutrients.
The body needs vitamins to assimilate other nutrients . Our body cannot manufacture them, however, it can obtain them from food. When the baby begins to eat other types of food, solid, and milk is complementary to his diet or is no longer part of it, it is essential that he continue to receive vitamins.
THE VITAMINS
It is necessary to carry out a diet rich and varied in foods that are as natural as possible. The most advisable thing to be able to receive the necessary nutrients is the combination of foods . If not, the following disorders may be experienced:
-Lack of one or more vitamins or vitamin deficiency .
-Excess of one or several vitamins, especially those difficult to eliminate in the urine, or hypervitaminosis .
-Existence of a vitamin deficiency, also called hypovitaminosis .
According to pediatricians, there is a standard combination of vitamins in case supplements are needed. The most likely deficits in your child are calcium, iron, vitamin C, A, B6, and folic acid . Both folic acid and vitamin B6 are found in legumes or citrus fruits. In nursing babies there is usually no deficiency of vitamins A and C.
– Vitamin A : Promotes the proper development of bones and vision. It is also responsible for the growth of tissues and cells. Another important function is the protection it exerts on the body against possible infections.
– Vitamin C : Strengthens blood vessels and the immune system. Control possible infections. It helps in the formation and repair of bones, tissues and red blood cells, in addition to the correct absorption of iron. Its lack can lead to scurvy.
– Vitamin K : It is administered a few hours after the baby is born. It is formed in the liver. Spinach contains vitamin K. It is a necessary vitamin for blood clotting function, bone development, or platelet regulation . Its intake can prevent heart disease.
– Vitamin D : Essential in babies and infants during the first year of life. Necessary for the absorption of phosphorus and calcium for bone development. Sunlight on the baby’s skin is very beneficial and helps in the synthesis of this vitamin. When it is not possible to expose the baby to the sun, which is extremely necessary after birth, the vitamin supplement is added. Present in trace amounts in fish, for example. Its deficit can cause rickets.
– Vitamin E : Important for metabolic and DNA repair. Almonds contain vitamin E.
– Calcium : Helps convert food into energy. It favors the strengthening of bone complexes, such as teeth. It intervenes in blood clotting, promotes the proper functioning of the muscular and nervous system.
– Fatty acids : Regulate the nervous system and strengthen the cardiovascular system. Thanks to them, the body absorbs nutrients better and helps the body’s defenses.
– Iron : It is required in the production of myoglobin and hemoglobin. Without the necessary supply of iron, weakness in the body can be triggered and lead to anemia .
-Potassium: Helps maintain adequate blood pressure in the body. It enables the ideal position of the muscles. The banana is rich in potassium. The sodium also assists in maintaining readiness in these functions.
– Magnesium : Helps nerve and muscle function. Strengthens the immune system, maintains a normal heart rate and bone structure in good condition. Peeled sunflower seeds are rich in magnesium.
– Zinc : Essential for growth and digestion and metabolic processes. Salmon contains zinc.
The best source of vitamins is the food itself . The nutrients in each food will benefit your baby. Both breast milk and the food you eat will serve your emotional and physical development and will provide you with health and vitality.
Several years ago it was thought that giving a baby vitamins helped the child eat better, however, it is not the solution. Self-medicating a baby, and more for unreal purposes, is counterproductive for their health. Vitamins help in biological processes but must be administered under the supervision of a medical professional .
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.