Patient's question:
Hello! The baby is now four months old and growing very fast. His weight, height, and other measurements are all above the standard range for his age. When he was three months old, we took him to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor had the baby lie face down, but since it was approaching winter, his clothes had long sleeves, making it difficult for his hands to support his head. His head couldn’t lift either. Additionally, there was no hair on the back of his head. The doctor then said the baby was calcium-deficient and prescribed fish oil and calcium pills. But after we got home and took off his outer clothes, he was able to support his head with his hands. We have been taking fish oil and calcium pills for over a month now. Could you please tell me if the baby still needs to continue taking fish oil and calcium pills? Please reply to me.Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, the first year after birth is the fastest period for a baby's growth and development, and they require a lot of nutrients. Usually, before the age of 2-3, babies need to supplement with fish oil and calcium. It is recommended to continue giving them vitamin AD capsules - Ekena and calcium until they are 2-3 years old. During summer and autumn, when daylight hours are longer, supplementation may not be necessary.