Patient's question:
Male infant, fully artificially breastfed. There is a saying that calcium and cod liver oil are very important for the baby, but it is also said that excessive cod liver oil can lead to poisoning, and excessive calcium can make the bones too hard, and so on. This makes me very troubled.What kind of help is needed: Hello, how is your current condition? Do you need to digest DHA and calcium? How much vitamin A, D, and calcium do you need per day? Are there any preferred brands? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
Children can do without calcium supplements as long as they are breastfed properly. Excessive calcium supplementation is not beneficial for a child's growth and development. It is recommended to feed the child with formula milk, as the calcium content in it is usually sufficient and additional supplementation is not necessary. Choose formula milk from reputable brands such as Dole and Mead Johnson as much as possible. You can also hold the child outdoors to get some sunlight regularly to enhance the synthesis of vitamin D, which helps in the absorption of calcium. The above suggestions are for the question "About calcium supplementation and cod liver oil for newborns." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!