Patient's question:
For about two weeks, the baby has been having trouble sleeping during the day and crying a lot. About the previous treatment and its effectiveness: The baby was given an intravenous drip of 20ml of calcium gluconate. What assistance is needed: How to help the baby sleep well during the day and at night...Doctor's answer:
There may be a calcium deficiency. It is recommended that you consult a local doctor and have your child take vitamin D to enhance calcium absorption. Additionally, it is necessary to get more sun exposure to promote vitamin D production in the skin. The mother can also take Calcium Carbonate D to increase the calcium content in breast milk.Furthermore, if breast milk is insufficient, it may lead to frequent waking and poor sleep. For children of this age, the main reason is likely insufficient breast milk, and it is recommended to provide formula milk and complementary foods at appropriate times to gradually wean the child, which should improve the situation.
Generally, if there is insufficient sunlight exposure or if the child is artificially fed, calcium supplementation should begin after the full moon and continue until the child is 2 or 3 years old. For the first 3 months, the child should only take cod liver oil, preferably on a half-empty stomach. The mother can take Calcium Carbonate D, but the child does not need to take additional calcium. It is recommended that the child take Ekena and the mother take Calcium Carbonate D.
After 3 months, the child can also take appropriate amounts of calcium and cod liver oil, but avoid overconsumption.
- For infants aged 1-6 months, in addition to food, supplement with 200 mg of calcium and 400 units of vitamin D daily.
- For infants aged 7-12 months, in addition to food, supplement with 300 mg of calcium and 400 units of vitamin D daily.