Patient's question:
Starting calcium supplementation from one year old is because all the hair on the back of the head has been worn out, and there is almost no hair in the center of the back of the head within the first year. Since for 12 months, it has grown back, but it is still quite sparse, and the hair color is much darker than before. Two vials are supplemented per day. Each vial contains 90 milligrams of calcium and 2.4 milligrams of zinc. I heard that zinc should not be supplemented randomly, because recently the baby has developed some small pimples on the face, mainly on the cheeks. So I am a bit worried, not knowing whether to continue supplementing calcium and zinc for a 15-month-old baby? What is the appropriate dosage? Currently, the baby is still taking two vials of calcium and zinc, and also taking one pill (mainly containing vitamin A and vitamin D). The baby is still breastfeeding. The three meals are also going well. The baby only has four teeth on the top and bottom, which is considered late in teething compared to babies of the same age. Walking is already quite good. I want to know how to give the baby supplements in the future.Doctor's answer:
Hello, to confirm whether the baby is deficient in zinc, the mother needs to take the baby to the hospital for a check-up. Once zinc deficiency is confirmed, the baby can be given zinc supplements. Note that it is not advisable to give the baby zinc oral liquid on an empty stomach.On a daily basis, the baby can be fed foods rich in zinc. Animal foods high in zinc mainly include lean meat, liver, eggs, and oysters. Nuts in plant fruits also contain high levels of zinc, such as peanuts and walnuts. Among fruits, apples have the highest zinc content. Additionally, foods like soybean skin, soybeans, white fungus, and cabbage are also good sources of zinc.