Iron is an essential nutrient for babies.

It is necessary to produce hemoglobin, which is the part of the red cells that deliver oxygen to whole body. Until the baby is four months old, his needs of iron are covered by the amount he had received from his mother in the last trimester of pregnancy.

If the baby is fed with infant formula, as DANALAC, his needs of iron are met because it has the right amount of iron for each stage of the baby’s growth.

If the baby is breast fed, from his fourth month of life, the pediatrician will tell you if it is necessary to use an iron supplement or if it will be enough if you introduce baby cereals (supplemented with iron) in the diet.

It is important not give babies cow’s milk before their first birthday, because it difficults iron absorption.