Who can get free Healthy Start vitamins?
Women can have Healthy Start vitamin tablets while they’re pregnant and up to their baby’s 1st birthday. Children can have free Healthy Start vitamin drops from the age of 4 weeks until their 4th birthday. Children who are having 500ml or more of formula a day do not need Healthy Start vitamins.
Where do I get my free Healthy Start vitamins?
Your primary care trust, health board, or health trust is responsible for making free Healthy Start vitamins available to you. Ask your midwife or health visitor where to get your free Healthy Start vitamins. Find who stocks Healthy Start vitamins in your local area on the NHS Choices website (opens in a new tab).
Do I still need vitamins if I eat a healthy diet?
You will get most of the vitamins you need from food. However, young children may not get enough vitamin A and D even if they are eating well. Pregnant and breastfeeding women may not get enough vitamin D or folic acid. Both vitamins are important for the health of you and your baby.