1. What is cod liver oil?
Cod liver oil is a natural nutritional health product extracted from deep-sea fish liver. It is rich in a variety of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins A, D and other nutrients. Among them, vitamins A and D play an important role in human body growth and development, immunity, vision protection and other aspects.
2. Why do babies need to supplement cod liver oil?
In the first 6 months after birth, babies are prone to vitamin D deficiency due to the low vitamin D content in breast milk or formula. Vitamin D deficiency can affect the baby\’s bone development and immunity. Therefore, in order to prevent vitamin D deficiency, doctors usually recommend supplementing an appropriate amount of cod liver oil to your baby.
3. How to choose cod liver oil suitable for babies?
First of all, you need to choose a brand with reliable quality and traceable origin. Secondly, pay attention to whether other nutrients or additives are added to the product. Finally, you need to read the product instructions carefully before use and use it according to the instructions to avoid overdose or deficiency.
4. How to correctly supplement cod liver oil for babies?
When supplementing your baby with cod liver oil, you need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Choose an appropriate amount of cod liver oil. It is generally recommended to supplement your baby with 400-800IU of vitamin D every day.
2. Shake the product well before use and use a spoon or dropper specially designed for babies.
3. Drop cod liver oil into the baby\’s bottle or directly into the baby\’s mouth to avoid mixing it with other foods.
4. During use, it is necessary to observe whether the baby has any abnormalities such as allergies, and stop use and seek medical treatment in time.
5. Be careful of overdose
Although cod liver oil is one of the necessary nutrients for babies, excessive intake can lead to vitamin A and D toxicity. Therefore, when supplementing cod liver oil to your baby, you must use a good amount to avoid excessive intake.
6. Summary
For newborns and young children, appropriate supplementation of cod liver oil can effectively prevent vitamin D deficiency, promote bone development and improve immunity. However, during use, you need to pay attention to choosing products with reliable quality, dosage, observing whether the baby has any abnormalities, etc., and use it under the guidance of a doctor.
