Patient's question:
How much calcium should a baby take per day? To supplement calcium deficiency, how much calcium should a one-year-four-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 cramps, there's no need to intentionally supplement with calcium. It's best to feed them breast milk, as breast milk is the most nutritionally complete. Additionally, it's a good idea to take the baby out more often to get some sunlight, as sunlight can promote the synthesis of vitamin D, and vitamin D can enhance calcium absorption.