Patient's question:
My baby has been born for over two months! I have a few questions: When should I start giving my child calcium supplements? What symptoms indicate that he is lacking calcium? Besides that, what nutrients does the child need to digest at that stage? What kind of assistance is needed: I hope to be able to give...Doctor's answer:
If the sunlight exposure is not good or insufficient, or if the baby is artificially fed, it is recommended to start supplementing calcium and vitamin D from the full moon stage and continue until the age of 2 or 3.Advice: For babies under 3 months, it is generally recommended to supplement with Ekenine, taken when the stomach is half-empty. It is advised that the mother digest calcium by taking Caltrate D orally, which enhances the calcium content in breast milk. The baby generally does not need additional calcium supplementation.
For babies over 3 months, it is recommended to take oral calcium gluconate and Ekenine, but avoid overuse. The mother should continue taking Caltrate D orally to enhance the calcium content in breast milk.
For infants aged 1-6 months, in addition to food, supplement with 200 milligrams of calcium and 400 units of vitamin D daily. For infants aged 7-12 months, in addition to food, supplement with 300 milligrams of calcium and 400 units of vitamin D daily.