Overdose risk with baby’s vitamin D drops

For newborns and older infants who are breastfed or partially breast fed, vitamin D is essential for babies to absorb calcium and build strong bones and teeth. So the AAP recommends that every breast fed baby receive a daily 400 unit dose of vitamin D supplementation. But it’s important for mothers and other caregivers to avoid giving too much vitamin D to their baby. Of particular concern is accidental overdose.