Vitamins and Iron

• Use a formula that is iron fortified in all infants to prevent iron deficiency anemia.
• The amount of iron in iron-fortified formulas is too small to cause any symptoms including constipation and diarrhea.
• Iron-fortified formulas contain all vitamin and mineral requirements except for fluoride.
• Vitamin supplements are therefore not needed for infants taking formula.
• From 6 months to 16 years of age, some children need fluoride supplements (prescription item) to prevent dental caries. (EXCEPTION: present in child's water supply in most cities.) If prescription needed, discuss with your child's doctor during office hours.