Patient's question:
Doctor! The baby is now 8 months and 24 days old. Before, the baby was a bit calcium-deficient, and we have been giving them calcium gluconate and zinc oral solution for three months. It doesn't seem to have made a difference, so we want to supplement calcium, iron, and zinc all at once. What can we use? Something that works well.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you mentioned, if the baby is lacking calcium, then it is necessary to provide them with calcium alone for digestion. There is no need to digest calcium, iron, and zinc for the baby. For digestion, either gluconate calcium or calcium carbonate can be used. In this case, it is best to supplement only what is needed and avoid unnecessary supplements. It is recommended to digest 400 units of vitamin D daily for the baby, expose them to sunlight more often, arrange their diet reasonably, and eat more calcium-rich foods. Pay close attention to getting more sun exposure and taking oral vitamin D to enhance calcium absorption.