Patient's question:
My sister-in-law just got married and had a baby, who is really fun. It's been 3 months now, but the child still can't stand straight when held. Their head and waist are so soft, almost like they're about to break. I'm helping my sister-in-law ask if the child might be calcium deficient. Can this be supplemented? When can newborn babies start taking calcium supplements? This softness is also not good, right?Doctor's answer:
If the baby is breastfed, they can generally digest calcium around the age of 4 months. A 4-month-old baby needs 300 milligrams of calcium per day. The mother should also eat foods high in calcium, such as dried shrimp, black sesame seeds, soy products, and dairy products.For mixed-fed babies, they generally need to start digesting calcium around the age of 3 months. The mother should give the baby calcium supplements. It is recommended to choose nutritionally balanced options, such as cow milk calcium, which is extracted from cow's milk and is easily digested by babies. It's also a good idea to let the baby get more sun exposure to enhance calcium absorption.