Baby Vitamins Wellbaby

The UK Department of Health has two recommendations for nutritional supplements for babies and young children:

1. Vitamin D:

Babies from birth to 1 year of age who are being breastfed should be given a daily supplement containing 8.5 to 10 micrograms (µg) of vitamin D to make sure they get enough. This is whether or not you’re taking a supplement containing vitamin D yourself.
Children aged 1 to 4 years old should be given a daily supplement containing 10µg of vitamin D.
2. Vitamins A, C and D: All Children aged 6 months to 5 years should be given a supplement that contains vitamins A, C and D.

Source: NHS

You will find all these vitamins in our Wellbaby range:

Wellbaby Vitamin D Drops – provides 10µg Vitamin D in a natural olive oil base. Suitable from birth to 4 years.

Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Drops – 14 vitamins and minerals including the recommended Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D. Suitable from 4 to 24 months.

Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Liquid – 14 vitamins and minerals including Vitamin A, Vitamin C & Vitamin D. Suitable from 6 months to 4 years.

*Unless they are drinking 500ml or more of infant formula a day, as infant formula has vitamins added to it.

The UK’s number one baby supplement brand has been formulated by experts and provides a balanced, comprehensive support for the first few years of your baby’s life. From easy-to-administer drops to liquids for growing toddlers, it’s a comprehensive vitamin and mineral range, and includes those nutrients Vitamins A, C and D, recommended by the Department of Health.

Vitamins A, C and D are recommended for babies and children aged 6 months to 5 years old. These important vitamins can be found in our Wellbaby range in both liquid and drop form. Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Drops & Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Liquid provide 14 different vitamins and minerals to help safeguard your baby’s nutritional requirements . Including iron which contributes to normal cognitive development of children and vitamin D which supports normal growth and development of bone in children.

Wellbaby Vitamin D Drops – For infants from birth to 4 years you should give 0.5 ml (marked on the syringe provided in the pack) once a day: Carefully administer drops onto the infant’s tongue.

Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Drops – For infants from 4 to 24 months you should give 0.5 ml (marked on the syringe provided) twice a day. Babies from 4 to 6 months: Administer the liquid drop by drop onto nipple or bottle teat, and allow baby to suckle each drop.Carefully administer drops onto the infant’s tongue.

Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Liquid – For infants from 6 months to 4 years you should give 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) once a day. Use a spoon to measure the liquid, then mix into your baby’s usual milk or water*. For children aged 3 – 4 years the amount may be administered directly from spoon if desired*.

For all products please do not give more than the recommended amount.

*Any spillage should be wiped off the skin. Avoid contact with clothing and fabrics which may stain.

No, however, all our Wellbaby supplements are vegetarian friendly.

For convenience and to avoid spillages if your baby won’t take the vitamins from the dropper or teaspoon, mix them with a small amount expressed milk, formula* or water in a bottle.

*Vitamin supplements are not required if they are drinking 500ml or more of infant formula a day, as infant formula has vitamins added to it.

It is recommended to give Wellbaby vitamins immediately before feeding so any residual liquid is washed off teeth and gums.

Yes, the UK Department Of Health recommends that all children aged 6 months to 5 years should be given a supplement that contains Vitamin A, plus Vitamins C and D. Unless they are drinking 500ml or more of infant formula a day, as infant formula has vitamins added to it. (Source: NHS)