How old is the baby better to supplement calcium

The health of every baby is of greatest concern to parents. During the baby's growth, every parent is afraid that their own negligence will affect the baby's healthy growth. Calcium supplementation for babies is the most concerning issue for many parents. Calcium is an important element needed by our body, especially if the baby is deficient in calcium, which may lead to symptoms such as bow legs or bone deformities. It seriously affects the baby's healthy growth, so at what age is it better to supplement calcium for the baby?

When is the best age for baby to supplement calcium?

Babies need calcium supplements from the time they are one month old, and it is recommended that this continue until they are 2 or 3 years old.

There is also the problem of absorption when supplementing calcium. No matter how much you take, it will be useless if it is not absorbed. At the same time, supplementing AD (cod liver oil) can help calcium absorption and prevent rickets. Getting more sun exposure will also help calcium absorption. Be sure to go outdoors and not through glass, because ultraviolet rays cannot penetrate glass. In addition, the imperfection of the infant's gastrointestinal system will also affect absorption.

It is recommended to supplement some beneficial intestinal bacteria while supplementing calcium, such as Mami Love, Biostime, etc. (don't worry, beneficial bacteria are not medicine, the more the better). The imperfection of the gastrointestinal system is also the root cause of childhood eczema. Therefore, for most children's diseases, improving the gastrointestinal tract is the key.

The most common calcium supplements are "Golden Cudgel L-Lactate Calcium Granules" and "Aier Calcium Granules". You can take cod liver oil in the form of "Beteling" or "Icoxin". I recommend "Ikoxin", which has a peanut oil fragrance and babies like it more, while "Beteling" has a fishy taste. You can take no more than one capsule of cod liver oil per day; taking more will cause poisoning.

There is another option, "Jiansheng Marine Calcium", which is divided into 0-1 years old and over 1 year old. It should be noted that this calcium powder already contains cod liver oil, so there is no need to add cod liver oil separately. Cod liver oil should not be consumed too much, as it will cause poisoning. It is highly soluble in water and easily absorbed. Secondly, it saves the cost of cod liver oil and is more economical.

Misconceptions about supplementing VD—Don’t abuse cod liver oil!

Some mothers think that cod liver oil is vitamin D, and taking a few more drops will only do good and no harm. Little do people know that excessive intake of vitamin A or D can cause poisoning.

Acute poisoning of vitamin A and D in children can cause increased intracranial pressure, headache, nausea, vomiting, irritability, lack of energy, and bulging anterior fontanelle, which are often mistaken for meningitis. Symptoms of chronic poisoning include loss of appetite, fever, diarrhea, erosions at the corners of the mouth, hair loss, itchy skin, anemia, polyuria, etc.

If you find the above symptoms, stop taking cod liver oil, avoid sun exposure, and go to the hospital for emergency treatment immediately.

We all know that babies grow and develop relatively quickly, and their nutritional needs are also particularly high. If the baby lacks calcium during the growth process, it will have many impacts on the baby's healthy growth, such as low resistance, eczema and other symptoms. By having a better understanding of how old the baby should be to supplement calcium, we must pay attention to the issue of calcium supplementation for the baby. We can also take the baby out to bask in the sun more often, which is more conducive to the baby's absorption of calcium.