The national recommendations for vitamin D supplementation for breastfeeding women and babies and young children are:

• All pregnant and breastfeeding women should take a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D
• Breastfed babies from birth to 1 year of age should be given a daily supplement containing 8.5 to 10 micrograms of vitamin D
• Formula-fed babies should not be given a vitamin D supplement until they are having less than 500ml (about a pint) of infant formula a day, as infant formula contains added vitamin D
• All children aged 1 to 4 years old should be given a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D

Vitamin D advice for all age groups can be found on the Scottish Government website.

Both vitamin D supplements can be collected picked up at your local community pharmacy by asking at the counter.

Children vitamin D drops

One bottle provides 120 doses. 1 dose contains

Directions for use:

1. Shake bottle before use.
2. With pipette inserted into bottle, draw up 1ml as marked on pipette.
3. It is preferred to apply liquid onto a clean spoon, then offer to infant or

toddler. Alternatively, add to food or drink.

4. Rinse pipette thoroughly and replace after use. 

Vitamin D tablets for breastfeeding women

One bottle supplies 120 tablets 

Directions for use:

Take one tablet per day, preferably at meal time, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Swallow with water or a cold drink