![]() ![]() Thereafter, supplement with the RDA to prevent further deficiency. Vitamin D supplementation should continue until the infant consumes at least 1 L/day (1 quart/day) of vitamin D-fortified milk (Whole milk (cow's milk) is not recommended until after 12 months of age).ĥ0 to 500 mcg (2,000 to 20,000 International Units) PO daily for 4 to 8 weeks, with the duration of treatment determined by evidence of radiologic healing. As infants are weaned from human milk and/or formula, intake of vitamin D-fortified milk should be encouraged to provide at least 10 mcg/day (400 International Units/day) of vitamin D. Infants who receive a mixture of human milk and formula should get a vitamin D supplement of 10 mcg/day (400 International Units/day) to ensure the AI value. Because most exclusively formula-fed infants ingest nearly 1 L/day of formula after the first month of life, they will achieve a vitamin D intake of 10 mcg/day (400 International Units/day). ![]() Infants that are exclusively breast-fed without vitamin D supplements are at increased risk for deficiency. 10 mcg/day (400 International Units/day) PO is the recommended Adequate Intake based on dietary intake of breast milk, formula, or other food sources.
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