Patient's question:
How much calcium should a baby take per day? To supplement calcium deficiency, how much calcium should a 14-month-old baby take per day? Is it Longliqi's Snake Gland Calcium Tablets?Doctor's answer:
The baby is just over one year old. It's a bit early to supplement with calcium now. Generally speaking, it's more appropriate to start calcium supplementation when the baby is around two years old. Besides, not all babies need to supplement with calcium. If the baby doesn't lack calcium, even if you give them a lot of calcium supplements, it won't be helpful because the body cannot eliminate excess calcium. If the baby doesn't show symptoms of calcium deficiency, such as muscle cramps, there's no need to intentionally supplement with calcium. It's best to breastfeed as much as possible, as breast milk is the most nutritionally complete. Additionally, it's a good idea to take the baby outside more often to get some sun exposure. Sunlight can enhance the production of vitamin D, and vitamin D can promote the absorption of calcium.