A couple of questions

Is 2000 IU vitamin D safe for a child?

"Supplementation of children and adolescents with 2,000 IU a day of vitamin D3 is well tolerated and safe," El-Hajj Fuleihan says. "This is particularly relevant in light of the increasingly recognized health benefits of vitamin D for adults and children."May 28, 2008

How many IU of vitamin D can kids take?

If your baby drinks only breast milk or gets less than 32 ounces of formula each day, ask your health care provider about giving your baby a vitamin D supplement. Kids older than 1 year need 600 IU or more of vitamin D a day. Health care providers often want healthy kids to take 600 to 1,000 IU daily.

How Much Is Too Much vitamin D for a child?

Do not take more than 100 micrograms (4,000 IU) of vitamin D a day as it could be harmful. This applies to adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women and the elderly, and children aged 11 to 17 years. Children aged 1 to 10 years should not have more than 50 micrograms (2,000 IU) a day.

How much vitamin D should a child take per day?

And How Much? All children need vitamin D beginning shortly after birth. Children younger than 12 months old need 400 IU of vitamin D each day. Children 12 to 24 months old need 600 IU of vitamin D each day.

Can I give my child 1000 IU vitamin D?

1 Children 1 year of age and older not consuming cow's milk may need more than a 400 IU vitamin D supplement to meet the DRI. In these cases, parents are advised to consult with their primary health care provider. A daily supplement in the range of 400 – 1000 IU is recommended for preterm infants.

How much vitamin D3 should a 14 year old take?

This year, the American Academy of Pediatrics began recommending that children and teenagers get 400 IU of vitamin D each day.

How much vitamin D is safe for a teenager?

Provide vitamin D supplementation of 600 IU daily (400e800 IU daily, given preparation availability on market) for healthy adolescents, and at least 1,000 IU daily for adolescents who are at risk for vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency (Table 1), in addition to vitamin D received through the diet or via sun exposure.

Can you give a kid too much vitamin D?

There are risks if kids take in too much vitamin D from supplements and food, including an increased chance of developing kidney stones.