Start iron drops (7.5 mg/day)
What it is
Israeli MoH: medication-grade iron 7.5 mg/day from 4 months (preterm babies from 2 weeks, 2 mg/kg).
Start preparing
- Give with a little vitamin-C-rich food/juice, away from dairy, once a day.
- Dark stools are normal; drop it on the back of the tongue to limit tooth staining, then wipe the teeth.
Related
Sources
- Prevention of iron deficiency in infants and toddlers (2024) — Israel Ministry of Health
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