"African Americans are vulnerable because dark skin inhibits
absorption of sunlight, needed to produce vitamin D.  Tip for moms:  use
supplements---breast milk has less than 25% of the vitamin D babies need."
Now does this sound wacked out or what?  Please comment one and all.  Jane in
New York"

I'm surprised no one commented on this.

No, this doesn't sound wacked. There are cases of rickets and vitamin D deficiency in breastfed babies.
This really isn't a breastfeeding issue, it a sun light issue.
As I ask parents I find a lot of babies who spend little time out doors.
It seems to me the issue looks to be one of breastfeeding as formulas have sufficient Vit D. 
The tip should probably be to get sufficient sun light or use a supplement.

Rob

Robert Cordes, DO, FAAP, FACOP
general pediatrician
Wilkes Barre PA
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