Patient's question:
I have a few questions. Should a baby who is over seven months old take calcium supplements? My baby takes the vitamin D prescribed by the hospital and DHA from imported products every day—one in the morning and one at night. Recently, the baby has been crying again at night, waking up several times throughout the night. I checked some information and it said it might be due to calcium deficiency. I’m not sure if that’s the case.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, the baby has poor sleep and excessive sweating, which may be caused by calcium deficiency. Currently, digesting vitamin D can enhance calcium absorption, but you can also give the baby digested calcium gluconate or calcium carbonate and wait and see. The above is the advice for the question "Do I need to supplement calcium for a baby who is over seven months old?" I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!