Why do I need to give my child vitamins when I am breast feeding?

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Why do I need to give my child vitamins when I am breast feeding?

As a precaution to prevent deficiencies, it is recommended that all babies are given 8.5 - 10 micrograms of vitamin D supplementation per day. Children and adults are also recommended to take 10 micrograms of Vitamin D supplementation per day.

Please visit the following link for more details: www.unicef.org.uk

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Why do I need to give my child vitamins when I am breast feeding?

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