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When to show newborn baby in sunlight
We have a 7 weeks old boy baby. Till now we didn't shown him in the direct sunlight. From which month, we can show in the sunlight for Vitamin D? and between what time?
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Sun exposure to be given in early morning 6 to 8 am and not to be given in evening
Can be started from birth
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Can start from birth; morning between 8 to 10 am and evening 4 to 6 pm .
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Pune
It should be given from birth
But if u have given then also no problem
Nothing bad will happen with ur baby
Just continue to give vit D 3 drops 400 IU per day for 1yr
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