Are multivitamins necessary for babies?

Multivitamins are not necessarily required if the baby is given a well-balanced diet that is consistent with his age. Breast milk or formula and Halal, age-specific solid food can provide most of the nutrients. But some vitamins, particularly vitamin D and iron, may fall short in some instances. For example, breastfed infants frequently require vitamin D supplementation because they have limited sun exposure. If an infant is a picky eater, or has special dietary needs, a physician can prescribe a multivitamin. Unprescribed, excessive vitamin use can create toxicity or imbalances. As such, supplementation should only be accomplished when indicated by the clinician. Food first is always the best, and vitamins should only be utilised when they are truly needed.