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Vitamin A and babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/02/2010 in First steps to weaning
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 A in pregnancy leads to healthier lungs
By Kimberley Smith on 13/05/2010 in Pregnancy diet and nutrition
Babies of mums-to-be who took vitamin A supplements during pregnancy found to have stronger lungs
A study of 1, 371 children found that those born to mums who took vitamin A supplements during their pregnancy had stronger lungs and a bigger lung capacity. Children born to mums given a placebo were found to have a 3% smaller lung capacity
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New vitamin D advice when planning a pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 18/01/2011 in Before you try to conceive
Scottish mums told to take vitamin D supplements before conception and during pregnancy due to lack of sunshine
The Scottish government is soon to announce new vitamin D recommendations for women planning a pregnancy, according to BBC Scotland.Women will be advised to take vitamin D supplements when they start trying to conceive, as many in Scotland
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Vitamin K and your baby
By Sarah Lawson on 26/03/2010 in First steps to weaning
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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More research supports Vitamin D in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/04/2006 in Pregnancy diet and nutrition
A Canadian university has done further research into the value of Vitamin D intake during pregnancy.
Research conducted through McGill University in Quebec, has found further evidence of the importance of vitamin D intake during pregnancy.In a study to see what the impact on pregnancy would be when a woman does not drink enough milk
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Eat eggs and steak in pregnancy for a calm baby
By Kimberley Smith on 21/03/2011 in Pregnancy diet and nutrition
A pregnancy diet rich in vitamin B12 linked to calmer, more contented babies who cry less
Pregnant? Start feasting on (hard) cheese and (well cooked) steak if you want a contented baby, a new study suggests.Babies whose mums ate plenty of foods high in vitamin B12 in pregnancy have been found to be calmer, less colicky and more contented
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Know-how: Vitamin K at Birth
By Sarah Lawson on 05/05/2009 in Labour & birth
Many hospitals advise giving a vitamin K injection at birth, we explain why this is, and how it's given
be found in dairy products. Some bacteria in our intestines also produce it naturally, so adults are very rarely lacking in it.Why might my new baby need a vitamin K boost?Babies have low levels of vitamin K at birth because their intestines do not yet
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Do children need vitamin supplements?
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/02/2009 in Newborn health & safety
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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Vitamin C and your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/02/2010 in First steps to weaning
How much should vitamin C does your baby need? And can she have too much of a good thing?
't make it a sensible drink to offer in the first year, or too often afterwards, so what are the other options?Why is vitamin C good for babies and children?The two most commonly known values of vit C are that it is good to ward off colds and minor
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Vitamin B and your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/11/2010 in First steps to weaning
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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