Symptoms of calcium deficiency in 3-month-old babies

Babies will have a series of problems due to calcium deficiency, but some careless parents do not pay attention to it, which leads to more serious conditions for their children. Calcium is an essential substance in our body. If there is a calcium deficiency, there will be some specific symptoms. At this time, parents should actively supplement their children with calcium. Next, we will give you a detailed introduction to the symptoms of calcium deficiency in 3-month-old babies.

1. The baby suffers from night sweats, especially sweating profusely on the head after falling asleep, and the sweating is more obvious after crying.

2. The baby does not sleep well and has night frights and cries at night.

3. The baby has an abnormal temperament, a strange temper, cries a lot, is restless and is difficult to look after.

4. Baby's bald spot

Because the baby is irritable and has difficulty falling asleep, his head constantly rubs against the pillow. Over time, the hair on the back of the head is worn out, forming a bald spot on the pillow.

5. Baby eczema

It often occurs on the top of the head, face, and behind the ears, and in severe cases can spread throughout the body. Red spots and papules appear on the affected area, which then turn into blisters, erosions and scabs.

6. Others

Children with calcium deficiency often experience symptoms such as loss of appetite, poor mental state, convulsions, lack of interest in the surrounding environment, low intelligence, and decreased immune function.

7. If your baby makes a rumbling sound in his throat when sleeping at night, it is called "laryngitis" and is also a sign of calcium deficiency.

Note:

There are very few babies who are truly calcium deficient. What many children are actually lacking is vitamin D. Normal breast milk and formula contain a large amount of calcium, which is enough to meet the needs of three-month-old babies. However, if the baby lacks vitamin D in the body, calcium cannot be absorbed normally, so the baby must supplement with cod liver oil. The best time for a normal baby to supplement cod liver oil is between half a month after birth and two years old. If the baby has no obvious signs of calcium deficiency, there is no need to supplement calcium. Just take cod liver oil every day until the age of two. In the northern region, it can be extended to three years old. In addition, sunlight exposure to the skin is also the best way to absorb calcium, but avoid direct exposure to strong sunlight.

The above content is an introduction to the symptoms of calcium deficiency in 3-month-old babies. The child’s condition is quite worrying. The child’s sitting and lying will show some problems, so parents must pay attention to the child’s condition in life. It is normal for babies to lack calcium. These symptoms can be alleviated as long as calcium is supplemented in time.