Post by firelizard8367 on Feb 12, 2015 8:23:37 GMT -5
So my pediatrician had us get the liquid vitamins for LO (2.5 weeks old) since we are BF. We have been giving them for about 3 days now, and he HATES them. This morning turned into a crying/screaming match and we still didn't get them all in. Try to take it slow so he won't choke on them, but this whole process ends up taking ~half an hour. Any tips from S+TMS out there?
Post by somerandomchick on Feb 12, 2015 8:32:10 GMT -5
We only gave vitamin D drops and we used the ones intended for BF babies... that are ONE drop, not a dropper. Since it's one drop, it's intended for you to just put the drop on your nipple before a nursing or on your finger to put in their mouth (or in their bottle if they're drinking formula or EBM, DD ate EBM while I worked)
Agreed. Get the Carlson d one drop drops and don't look back. If you are giving enfamil ones, those things are wretched. Carlson's are also cheaper because $10-12 gets you almost a year (vs $5-6/month).
Post by firelizard8367 on Feb 12, 2015 8:42:05 GMT -5
Does this Carlson company have any product controls/guarantees? Dr specifically recommended the Enfamil ones and I am generally leery of vitamin company claims as there is little to no regulation on their content % claims.
Does this Carlson company have any product controls/guarantees? Dr specifically recommended the Enfamil ones and I am generally leery of vitamin company claims as there is little to no regulation on their content % claims.
They are a legit, mainstream company and widely available. I suspect youll find the most recommended here. If you have questions, you can call to Ask them more specifically: www.carlsonlabs.com/p-295-super-daily-d3-for-baby.aspx
enfamil just does a great job getting around to pedi offices with oodles of samples. So many unnecessary additives in them.
Most pedis will recommend the Enfamil brand, probably because it's usually the only one available in stores. We started with the Enfamil vitamin D drops and DD hated them. I hated that I was giving my newborn who had only tasted BM something that was filled with artificial dyes and flavorings. As I did more research, I found a lot of complaints of increased gassiness associated with them, likely from the additives.
I agree with what you're saying about vitamin company claims in regards to no regulations. I'm a pharmacist and am very cautious about what I give my child. But from my personal research the company is reputable and I felt much more comfortable giving my NB one drop with no unnecessary additives compared to a dropperful filled with extra ingredients.
Another vote for the Carlson drops here. Super easy, minimal ingredients. I just put some on my pinky and give it to him each morning before his first daytime feed.
yes, yet another vote for the carlson D drops. they have absolutely no taste and you only need 1 drop. the enfamil ones are horrible and have artificial flavors and other additives.
Does this Carlson company have any product controls/guarantees? Dr specifically recommended the Enfamil ones and I am generally leery of vitamin company claims as there is little to no regulation on their content % claims.
Enfamil makes formula primarily not vitamins. Enfamil vitsmins are generally marketed to the dr offices when they give them free formula samples to gain market share. That doesn't make enfamil a great company as much of their marketing strategies are aimed at undermining breastfeeding. Like mailing free samples at a higher rate ato breastfeeding moms often aimed at arriving at moms doorstep on the day if common growth spurts three and six weeks. So I'm not a fan obviously.
There are other brands if one drop vitamin d supplements for babies if you aren't sure about carlsons products. I would start there.
Post by anotherdreamer on Feb 12, 2015 11:24:12 GMT -5
Another vote for the Carlson drops. The enfamil ones smell awful, I wouldn't even take those. None if my kids would, and I don't blame them one bit. The Carlson drops are tasteless, easy to use, and just one drop. They are also significantly cheaper, another huge plus in my book.
Our pediatrician never recommended vitamins, but we live in a very sunny place. We have always made it a point to take LO outside for her vitamin D. I completely understand needing the drops in most parts of the world.
Post by stormygrace on Feb 12, 2015 12:56:43 GMT -5
My pedi recommended the Enfamil ones too. But I actually spoke to my Lactation Consultant who I feel is far more qualified to speak on this particular matter and she recommended I take a D supplement myself on top of continuing my prenatals. She said that should be fine and we haven't had any issues.
My pedi recommended the Enfamil ones too. But I actually spoke to my Lactation Consultant who I feel is far more qualified to speak on this particular matter and she recommended I take a D supplement myself on top of continuing my prenatals. She said that should be fine and we haven't had any issues.
I'm on high dose Vit D (2,000iu, plus what's in my prenatal) for deficiency, and have my levels re-checked every 6-12 months, but my pedi still recommended giving my twins the drops. I only give it to them a few times a week... I forget a lot... oops.
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Post by taberbtb on Feb 12, 2015 14:38:06 GMT -5
+1 for the D drops. Like PP's have mentioned it only one drop on your breast or finger so they are super easy to give and LO doesn't really even notice.
Yet another vote for the Carlson drops. We tried the Enfamil ones and my son hated them. I hated that they're loaded with sweetener, artificial coloring and other crap.
Post by somerandomchick on Feb 12, 2015 17:44:47 GMT -5
My pediatrician actually recommended the Carlson ones... probably doesn't hurt that she had an EBF baby only a few weeks before I did though, and so had recently given vitamins to a baby herself
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