The claim

「Babies don’t need vitamin D drops — sunshine is enough」

Q: Babies don’t need vitamin D drops — sunshine is enough

Partly true — In theory yes, but infant skin shouldn’t be sun-exposed and sunscreen blocks synthesis — in practice babies rarely get enough. Standard advice: 400IU vitamin D daily.

Verdict

Partly true

In theory yes, but infant skin shouldn’t be sun-exposed and sunscreen blocks synthesis — in practice babies rarely get enough. Standard advice: 400IU vitamin D daily.

Sources

AAP · American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics. (n.d.). Where we stand: Vitamin D & iron supplements for babies. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Vitamin-Iron-Supplements.aspx
Direct source · Academic institution / professional society · checked 2026-08-02

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「Babies don’t need vitamin D drops — sunshine is enough」

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