Shoreham baby bank welcomes donation of vitamin supplements

Baby Basics Shoreham has received a welcome donation of vitamin supplements to help new mothers in need.
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A supply of Mini Drops Vitamin D3 has been provided by Natures Aid to help with the development of growing bones and contribute to the normal function of the immune system.

Cathie Peckham set up the volunteer-led baby bank in Buckingham Road in December 2018, with the help of the midwives at Worthing Hospital.

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The scheme, supported by the Duchess of Cambridge, helps new mothers and families who are struggling to meet financial and practical needs when looking after a new baby.

Current UK government advice is that everyone should take a daily vitamin D supplement to protect musculoskeletal healthCurrent UK government advice is that everyone should take a daily vitamin D supplement to protect musculoskeletal health
Current UK government advice is that everyone should take a daily vitamin D supplement to protect musculoskeletal health

Cat Ross, chief executive of Baby Basics UK, said: “As a volunteer-led organisation, we fundamentally rely on the support of other brands and businesses to ensure our at-need families have the sufficient products and tools they need to ensure their babies are given the best start in life.

“This donation from Natures Aid is not only extremely timely and greatly appreciated but also provides our families with vital supplements that we’ve not been able to provide often enough.”

Families are exclusively referred to Baby Basics by professional health workers, meaning support is given to those who need it most. In 2019, 35,000 families across Britain turned to baby banks to provide their little ones with essential items.

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Jenny Logan, Natures Aid nutritionist, said: “Now, more than ever, people are concerned about getting all the vitamins and minerals they need, particularly nutrients like Vitamin D, Vitamin C and Zinc, which support a healthy immune system. If it’s important for the rest of us, it’s even more important for new-borns and babies.

“We’re really encouraged that there continues to be selfless organisations like Baby Basics looking out for families in need and we hope our donation makes a difference.”

The current UK government advice is that everyone should take a daily vitamin D supplement to protect musculoskeletal health.

PHE recommends babies are exclusively breastfed until around six months of age. As a precaution, all babies under one should have a daily vitamin D supplement to ensure they get enough.

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Children who have more than 500ml of infant formula a day do not need any additional vitamin D, as formula is already fortified.

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