53 What is the daily requirement of vitamin D for infants? The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended a daily intake of 400 IU of vitamin D supplementation for all infants. This is due to the decreased exposure to sunlight. This supplementation must be started soon after birth and continued for the first year of life. Is iron supplementation needed for infants? Iron is an essential micronutrient critical for the infant's motor and cognitive development. Infants and young children with iron deficiency or anemia are at risk of developmental difficulties involving cognitive, social-emotional, and adaptive functions. It has been found that a large proportion of pregnant women and lactating mothers have low iron stores in their bodies. Thus, breast milk may be deficient in iron, and the infant will not receive an adequate amount of this micronutrient from breast milk. Supplementation of iron may be needed under these circumstances.
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