Increased need for vitamins and minerals in infants and children

Breast-fed infants up to 6 months of age may need a vitamin D supplement. Check with your health professional for amounts and sources.

Infants 6 to 12 months of age may need a source of iron. Use iron-fortified formula (for formula-fed babies) and include high-iron infant cereals and/or meat baby foods.

Children 6 months to 16 years of age may need a fluoride supplement, depending on the fluoride levels in the local water supply.¹ Check with your health professional for amounts and sources. Fluoride can help prevent cavities.

Author:	Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS	Last Updated: February 23, 2007
Medical Review:	Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Diabetes Educator
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