Patient's question:
Hello doctor, what can children eat to quickly supplement calcium? If anyone knows, please let me know.Doctor's answer:
If the calcium deficiency in infants is not severe, dietary supplements can be used. For babies under six months old, if they are breastfed, mothers should consume more high-calcium foods such as beef, lamb, fish, shrimp, and other seafood products. If they are formula-fed, high-calcium formula can be given to the babies.For babies over six months old, they can already start on solid foods. High-calcium foods can be given directly to the babies, but the food should be finely minced and soft.
For infants with severe calcium deficiency, they can take calcium gluconate oral solution, which should be taken with cod liver oil. It is also recommended to let the babies get more sunlight regularly, preferably for two hours a day, to promote calcium absorption.