1. Barnsley Healthy Start Vitamin D Guidance - Children
DRAFT
28/08/2019
Barnsley Healthy Start Vitamin D Guidance - Children
All young Children should take a daily supplement containing VITAMIN D in the form of vitamin drops. FREE (if eligible to Healthy Start scheme) vitamins are
available from Infant Feeding Service, Health Visitors
or local Family Centre.
Reduced price vitamins available to none eligible
families at Main and link Family Centre sites.
Provide PH FUNDED 2 MONTH supply of vitamins to ALL breastfed babies
This will be given at 1-2 weeks of age, by H/V or Infant Feeding Support worker, and advise where to access ongoing vitamins.
(if child is having top ups or mixed feeding and is taking more than 500mls per day child does not require vitamin supplementation)
* A further 2 months supply of PH funded vitamins will be given by HV at 8-12 months of age
Recommended to receive a daily supplement containing 8.5 to 10 micrograms vitamin D from birth to 4 years
YES
When should I recommend vitamin D supplements for babies and children
Is the child
exclusively or partially breastfed
YES
Is the child taking 500mls or MORE of Infant formula per day
Is the child formula fed
Child does not require vitamin supplements until they are six months old or taking less than 500mls per day e.g. introduction of solid foods
( Formula milk supplemented with Vitamin D)
Yes
YES
Is the child taking LESS than 500mls of infant formula and is over 6 months of age
YES
YES
Recommend child takes vitamin supplements
HV to give PH FUNDED 2 MONTH SUPPLY at 8-12 months and advise where can access ongoing vitamins
IMPORTANT: The pathway above applies to full term babies only - from 37 weeks gestation
Pediatricians/GP’s will provide pre term babies with required vitamin supplementation up to 6 months of age
Healthy Start Vitamin supplements contain: dosage = 5 drops per day
Vitamin A 33mcg/day Vitamin C 20mg/day Vitamin D 7mcg/day (please note dosage will change 2018)

2. Healthy Start Vitamin D Supplements available in Barnsley
Barnsley Healthy Start Vitamin D Guidance - Women
All pregnant women and women with a baby under one should take daily supplement containing 10mcg of vitamin D to ensure the mothers requirements for vitamin D are met and build adequate fetal stores for early infancy. This is especially important if they are breastfeeding or at risk of vitamin D Deficiency
Women eligible for the Healthy Start scheme receive vouchers bi- monthly
Vouchers can be exchanged for Healthy Start Vitamins at ANC, via MW,HV or from local Family Centres
Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers
All pregnant women to receive a PH funded 2 months supply of Healthy Start vitamins from their midwife at first point of contact.
Midwives /Health Visitors discuss the importance of
Healthy Eating/Lifestyle and the latest DH recommendations for vitamin D supplementation.
Healthy Start Vitamin D Supplements available in Barnsley
Healthy Start Vit D Supplements available to buy at main Barnsley Family Centres
Women NOT eligible for the Healthy Start scheme
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Healthy Start vitamins for pregnant & breastfeeding women contain:
Vitamin C (70mg), vitamin D (10mcg) and Folic Acid (400 mcg)
Family Centres – Darfield,Jump, Kings Oak, Kendray & Worsborough, Worsborough Common, Athersley & Grimethorpe, Lundwood, Embankment, and Dearne