Recommended for all infants and children
- Infants should have a Vitamin D supplement starting soon after birth. Learn more on our Vitamin D page.
Recommended for some infants and children
- Babies who are born prematurely or have iron deficiency often benefit from iron. Learn more on our Iron Supplementation page.
- Fluoride provides your child with excellent protection from cavities.
- It is not needed to supplement with fluoride drops if you begin fluoride toothpaste when teeth first erupt.
- Brush the teeth with a grain-of-rice-sized smear of fluorinated toothpaste for infants and toddlers.
- Brush with a pea-sized smear for fluorinated toothpaste beginning at 3 years of age.
- Most infants and children do not need multivitamins. If you are concerned that your child is not getting enough vitamins, please discuss this with us at your next well visit.
Date Updated: Jan 23 2026 22:00 Version 0.1
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