A Pediatric Board Forum by PBR Has MOVED! » Topic: vitamin d supplementation guidelines 200 vs 400 IU http://forum.pediatricsboardreview.com/forums/topic/vitamin-d-supplementation-guidelines-200-vs-400-iu/feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:13:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=2.5.8-5815 en-US http://forum.pediatricsboardreview.com/forums/topic/vitamin-d-supplementation-guidelines-200-vs-400-iu/#post-242 <![CDATA[vitamin d supplementation guidelines 200 vs 400 IU]]> http://forum.pediatricsboardreview.com/forums/topic/vitamin-d-supplementation-guidelines-200-vs-400-iu/#post-242 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:47:10 +0000 conyarko There is a statement in neonatology on vit D requirement for babies and kids. Can you rectify or confirm 200IU/day. I think the new recommendation says 400IU.

]]> http://forum.pediatricsboardreview.com/forums/topic/vitamin-d-supplementation-guidelines-200-vs-400-iu/#post-243 <![CDATA[Reply To: vitamin d supplementation guidelines 200 vs 400 IU]]> http://forum.pediatricsboardreview.com/forums/topic/vitamin-d-supplementation-guidelines-200-vs-400-iu/#post-243 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:48:23 +0000 ashish Thanks! You’re right… Here’s the AAP guideline – http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/122/5/1142.full

Here’s the revised version:

EXCLUSIVELY BREAST FED BABIES

In exclusively breast fed babies, look for Vitamin D and Vitamin K deficiencies.

PEARL: ALL BABIES/KIDS are now supposed to get a total of 400 IU (international units) of Vitamin D per day in their diet. For formula fed babies, this is usually attainable through the formula. Breastfed babies need supplementation.

PEARL: Patients with CF (CYSTIC FIBROSIS) or RICKETS need > 1600 IU per day!

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