When you’re breastfeeding it’s essential that you eat a healthy, balanced diet so you can help your baby get the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients they need as they grow.
The NHS recommends that you make sure you include the following foods in your everyday diet:
- Fruit and veg - Get your 5 a day!
- Starchy foods - Foods like bread, potatoes, rice, and pasta provide carbohydrates
- Protein - This is found in meat, fish, and eggs. You should make sure to eat 2 portions of fish every week
- Dairy - Milk, cheese, and yoghurt provide calcium, which helps support strong teeth and bones
Babies need a wide range of vitamins to help support their growth and development, and one of the easiest ways to make sure they get these nutrients is to give them a vitamin supplement.
Specifically, babies younger than 6 months should take a 10mcg vitamin D supplement, and babies over 6 months should take a multivitamin with vitamins A, C, and D included.
These vitamins support the healthy development of their bones and immune system, so making sure that your little one doesn’t have a vitamin deficiency is essential in those early stages.
Abidec products are not currently known to have any side effects.
However, if your child is allergic to any of the listed ingredients then they could experience allergy symptoms, so you should always make sure to read the ingredients list on the product packaging carefully before giving Abidec to your child.
If your little one experiences any unusual symptoms while taking these multivitamins you should speak to your doctor or health care visitor right away.
If any of these symptoms are severe, make sure to seek immediate medical assistance from A&E, especially if you suspect that your child could be having an allergic reaction