Patient's question:
What kind of calcium supplement should babies take? What are the good calcium supplements for babies? Does anyone have any good recommendations? How should I give my baby calcium? How can I supplement calcium to help the baby absorb it better?Medical history and effectiveness: The baby has only taken cod liver oil and has never been supplemented with calcium. I don’t know how to give my baby calcium. What are the good calcium supplements for babies?
What kind of help do you need: What kind of calcium supplement should babies take? What are the good calcium supplements for babies? How should I supplement calcium for my baby?
Doctor's answer:
The calcium needs of children vary at different stages: for infants aged 0-6 months, the daily calcium requirement is 300 milligrams; for those aged 6 months-1 year, it is 400 milligrams; for children aged 1-3 years, it is 600 milligrams; and for children aged 4-7 years, the daily calcium requirement is 800 milligrams. The best way to supplement calcium for children is through diet. Since children's digestive systems are relatively weaker, calcium supplements such as calcium carbonate and active calcium have strong alkaline properties, which can irritate their digestive tracts and cause a series of adverse reactions. Additionally, excessive intake of calcium supplements can inhibit the body's absorption of zinc, leading to zinc deficiency.