Patient's question:
Does a 70-day-old baby need to take calcium supplements and cod liver oil? This has been going on for some time, and as parents, we are very worried. We hope the doctor can give some advice.Doctor's answer:
Hello, full-term babies should start taking 400 units of vitamin D daily from the 15th day of life to promote calcium absorption. If supplementation is not given on time, it can lead to symptoms of calcium deficiency. Excessive sweating, poor sleep, easy waking, and bald spots on the head are all typical signs of calcium deficiency. If these symptoms appear, it is important to go to the hospital for a trace element test to check for calcium deficiency and its severity. If calcium deficiency is confirmed, calcium supplementation therapy is required.