Children and teens, starting by age 2 months, may need a daily vitamin D supplement. Talk with your doctor about how much and what sources of vitamin D are right for your child.
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 doctor for amounts and sources. Fluoride can help prevent cavities.
Credits
| Author | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Diabetes Educator |
| Last Updated | February 6, 2009 |



