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Iron and breastfeeding.

I J Griffin1, S A Abrams

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology and US Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Research Service (USDA/ARS) Children's Nutrition Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA. igriffin@neo.bcm.tmc.edu

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|May 8, 2001
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Iron deficiency is unlikely in the first 6 months for breastfed infants. Supplementation should use the lowest effective dose, focusing on fortified foods around 6 months.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Iron Metabolism
  • Infant Health

Background:

  • Iron nutrition is critical in infancy, yet robust data on optimal supplementation is limited.
  • Full-term, breastfed infants typically have sufficient iron stores for the first 6 months.
  • Post-6 months, infants rely on dietary iron, making deficiency a global concern, though adverse effects of deficiency/excess are not fully established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on iron nutrition in infants.
  • To identify uncertainties and areas for future research in infant iron supplementation.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for preventing iron-deficiency anemia.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing randomized controlled trials and scientific literature.

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  • Analysis of infant iron requirements and dietary sources.
  • Synthesis of data to inform recommendations on iron supplementation strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Iron deficiency is unlikely in the first 6 months for healthy, breastfed infants.
    • Lowest effective iron dose is recommended, achieved through prolonged breastfeeding and fortified weaning foods around 6 months.
    • Significant uncertainties remain regarding optimal timing, long-term effects, and specific infant populations (e.g., SGA).

    Conclusions:

    • Prudent iron supplementation involves using the lowest dose to prevent deficiency.
    • Recommendations include continued breastfeeding, avoiding unfortified formulas/cow's milk, and introducing fortified foods at ~6 months.
    • Further research is needed on optimal fortification, long-term outcomes, and iron needs in diverse infant groups.