Division of Developmental Medicine
4800 Sand Point Way NE, A7938
Seattle, WA   98105

Date: _____/_____/_____

Child’s Name: _____________________

Date of Birth: _____/_____/_____

Dear Parent or Caregiver,

Your child’s Vitamin D level was tested ____/____/____ and the result was ______ (above 30 is normal).

Because Vitamin D deficiency can be dangerous for your child’s bones, we would like your child to receive a supplement.  Your child needs to receive ________ IU (international units) of Vitamin D each day.  You can purchase Vitamin D (D2 or D3) in pill, chewable, or liquid forms at your grocery store, pharmacy, or online.  Included with this letter is a list of places where you may buy different forms of Vitamin D.

For Vitamin D to work best, your child will also need to get the right amount of calcium each day.  Calcium is found in many foods and can also be given as a supplement.  Your child needs the following amount of calcium daily:
	
	Age			Amount per day (food and supplement combined)

□	1-3 years		500 mg
□	4-8 years		800 mg
□	9 years and up	1300 mg

After your child has followed these recommendations for 3 months, it would be a good idea to check their Vitamin D level again.  You can have the level checked at your child’s primary care provider’s office or here at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

If you have any further questions, please call us at the number below or speak with your child’s primary care provider.

Sincerely,

___________________________
Division of Developmental Medicine
Neurodevelopmental Program
206-987-2210
Fax 206-987-3824