Patient's question:
How do infants and young children supplement calcium? Do they need to be treated in the hospital? How long does it take to recover? Please help me!Doctor's answer:
If the infant's calcium deficiency is not severe, supplementation can be provided. If the baby was breastfed before six months, the mother should consume more calcium-rich foods such as beef, lamb, fish, and seafood like shrimp. If the baby is formula-fed, use a formula with higher calcium content. After six months, the baby can be supplemented with food, directly giving them calcium-rich foods, but the supplementary food should be finely ground and soft. Expose the baby to sunlight more often, preferably for two hours a day, to promote calcium absorption.