Patient's question:
My little one is four months old. He used to take drops, but we stopped later. Someone told me that getting more sunlight is just as good, and we haven't been supplementing with calcium. Recently, I noticed that his hair on the back of his head is thinning, and he's not sleeping well at night.Could it be a calcium deficiency? I'm breastfeeding him, and I'm taking calcium supplements. Someone told me that if adults take calcium, it will be present in the breast milk—is that correct? The weather hasn't been good lately, so we haven't been able to get much sun.
Is my child deficient in calcium or vitamin D? Would it be okay to give him drops now?
Doctor's answer:
At night, if the pillow is not comfortable and sleep is poor, it might be due to calcium deficiency. Both adults and babies should supplement with calcium, as calcium from breast milk is most easily absorbed by babies. However, as babies grow, the calcium in breast milk may not meet their needs. You should give your baby calcium, taking calcium powder and cod liver oil together, but do not overdo it, or it may lead to poisoning. Cod liver oil should be given to babies two weeks after birth. Why stop? Of course, sunlight is also very important. Children are different. Some children do not need calcium supplements.