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Vitamin K and your baby
By Sarah Lawson on 26/03/2010 00:15:40
Why your growing baby needs vitamin K and the reasons for having a vitamin K injection at birth
Many new parents may be aware of the importance of vitamin K in helping the body's blood to clot naturally. This is because some newborn babies are born without enough vitamin K, and therefore most health professionals advise administering a vitamin
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Vitamin A and babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/02/2010 02:51:41
This vital vitamin aids growth in children, but it's important not to take in too much. So what's the best way of giving your child vitamin A?
Like all nutrients, vitamin A plays an important part in a varied diet, but it's important not to overdo it. So what are the facts?Why is vitamin A important for children?The legend that carrots are good for your eyes is true! Vitamin A (found
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Vitamin D in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 09/08/2010 11:07:54
New research links vitamin D intake during pregnancy to healthier bones in children
Recent news stories have reported that vitamin D intake during pregnancy can have a marked effect on the health of children’s bones later in life. But how important is vitamin D to your pregnancy? Why you need it It has long been established
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Vitamin E and conception
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/02/2007 03:24:27
Lots of sex and a healthy bod can obviously help you conceive, but did you know there's a certain face-cream vitamin that can be potent too?
Vitamin E is something many women will be familiar with because it figures large in a lot of skin creams and oils. It certainly is great for skin and healthy cells, but it can also play a strong role when you are trying to get your body in the best
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The good vitamin guide
By Cheryl Freedman on 30/09/2011 11:56:32
Concerned your newly weaned baby isn't getting all the nutrients he requires? He may need to take a vitamin supplement – read on to find out why
Does my baby really need a supplement?It all depends on his age. Up until the age of six months, your baby shouldn't need to take extra vitamins. Breastmilk and formula are usually enough to provide all the right nutrients, unless your baby was born
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Vitamin C and your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/02/2010 01:34:52
How much should vitamin C does your baby need? And can she have too much of a good thing?
Vitamin C probably seems like the easiest vitamin to get right. Drinks like orange and blackcurrant juice were childhood favourites when we were small ourselves. However, with babies and small children the sugary nature of natural fruit juice doesn
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Pregnancy Supersnacks: Vitamin B12
By ThinkBaby on 10/10/2009 02:09:50
Vitamin B12 is the B vitamin that works alongside folic acid. I
Vitamin B12 is the B vitamin that works alongside folic acid. It’s essential for the formation of nerves and for making red blood cells and is found primarily in meat, fish, yeast based products and dairy foods. We’ve come up with four easy ways
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Vitamin D and your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/02/2010 01:42:03
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for your baby, and increasingly scientists rate its anti-cancer powers, so how do you bring it into your baby's diet?
Why is vitamin D important?Vitamin D helps build healthy bones and teeth, aiding the body's use of its mineral intake. It also helps your baby make the most of the calcium he's having. Without enough vitamin D a child can be at risk of rickets
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Vitamin B and your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/11/2010 06:23:41
There are a number of B vitamins, which help your baby convert food into usable energy and also keep blood cells healthy
Vitamin B is actually a group of vitamins - B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B12 and, er, folate, which sound a bit like a series of bus routes (or characters from Bananas in Pyjamas). They have different roles to play in your baby's development.Vitamins B1
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Do children need vitamin supplements?
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/02/2009 01:28:49
When babies and toddlers are still developing their feeding habits, does their diet really need a supplement of vitamins?
in the essential vitamins for growth and health.If your baby starts with simple basics like mashed carrot (sweet tasting and a good source of vitamin C and E, especially good for the body's vitamin A levels) then you are building the basis of a great diet
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