I took my DD to her 2 week check up. She is gaining weight and everything looked good. ( She was early and spent 10 days in NICU) The PED told me I should be giving her a vitamins because I am only BF and formula has added vitamins. I have never heard of that before. Should I be doing this or wait and get a second opinion? I was tolod with my son that breast milk is all the baby needs. Thanks in advance!

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Larry 34
Jody 30
DS Hayden 8-30-03
DD Hannah 11-01-06

There is information that goes both ways regarding BF babies and vitamins. You can search and read about this topic on kellymom.com and askdrsears.com

Both of my boys were EBF and they have never had any iron issues.

In actuality, BM has plenty of iron in it, especially early on when the baby is just consuming BM and there is no need to give vitamins. The iron in BM is easily absorbed and as with everything else regarding BM perfect for our baby.

I have never supplemented my boys as babies with vitamins. Now that they are somewhat picky toddlers, I do give vitamins.

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Nancy

I agree about researching to come up with your own opinion on the vitamin issue, but I believe that BM is all a baby needs too - just be sure to continue with your prenatal vitamins (you'll notice that the bottle says post-natal as well) to be sure that your body has all the building blocks it needs for making milk and doesn't have to rob your body of it's valuable stores to get them......

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