The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids ages 1-3 get 500 milligrams of calcium and 400 international units of vitamin D per day, ages 4-8 get 800 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D per day, and kids ages 9-17 get 1,300 mg of calcium and 600 IU vitamin D per day.
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BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
There’s an adults-only section and a large, warm pool that kids love.
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