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Poly-Vi-Sol

KKleeseKKleese
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Enfamil Poly-Vi-Sol Multivitamin Supplement Drops for Infants

Anyone elses doctor recommend this?  I am breastfeeding and we have nor introduced solids yet to our 5 month old son.

Krissy and Craig
Mr. & Mrs. as of May 23, 2009
Parents to Baby Jack as of March 4, 2010
and Bobbi Claire June 7, 2012
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Re: Poly-Vi-Sol

  • BabyCopperBabyCopper
    Yep.  I was told to start this at the 6 week mark. 
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    Yep.  I was told to start this at the 6 week mark. 

    So was I.  Be warned, it smells.

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  • katcarlskatcarls member
    Our pedi recommended these also.
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  • aglennaglenn member
    My pedi said that DD really only needs the vitamin D because the other vitamins are present in breast milk.  We got the Poly Vi Sol first but DD wouldn't swallow it (and once I tasted it myself, I didn't blame her), plus it stains...then I found these drops and they are much easier.
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  • delphinus12delphinus12
    Unless your LO specifically needs iron- get the Tri-Vi-Sol with Vit D or Vit D, A, and C. The iron adds a nasty taste and smell. The Tri-Vi-Sol smells yummy and my LO loves it!
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  • ReniaBReniaB

    DS's pediatrician recommended it as well. 

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  • adriennevlaadriennevla
    No. I was told only to do vitamin D.
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  • tvg1977tvg1977

    We were also told just to use Vit D.  I've been getting Tri-Vi-Sol and he likes it.  He always spit out the Poly-Vi-Sol.

     I'd like to get those drops that are just Vit D, and only need one drop!

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  • AprilCachetAprilCachet
    We use Tri-vi-sol
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  • *wicket**wicket*
    Out pedi told us to give this to DS, but every time we did he threw up A LOT.  It didn't sit well with him.  We tried mixing it in milk and in cereal/food - no dice.
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  • nurseJKnurseJK member
    The iron in the poly-vi-sol not only stains and smells, it can constipate, cause tummy upset, and make their poop black. I would say unless your baby has low iron (anemic) using the tri-vi-sol would be a great solution since it has vitamin D which is what breastfed babies really need. Maternal iron stores in baby deplete by 6 months, which is why all cereals are iron-fortified and that is when you should start meats. Sounds like the tri-vi-sol has a yummy taste and babies like it!
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