Question
There are opinions that newborns should start calcium supplementation right after birth, but there are also warnings against arbitrarily adding unnecessary nutritional supplements to infants. For a two-month-old baby, this is a critical period for brain development. How can one ensure that the baby’s brain receives the best nutrition?
Answer
If the baby shows no obvious discomfort symptoms, it is not recommended to supplement unnecessary nutritional supplements. Normal feeding usually provides comprehensive nutrition. It is suggested to first take the baby to the hospital for a trace element test. If it is confirmed that the baby is deficient in calcium, supplementation is needed. If not, calcium can be supplemented through sunlight exposure. Calcium supplementation should not be done blindly; it is first necessary to confirm if the baby is deficient in calcium. For a two-month-old baby, consider giving food with a higher calcium content, but still follow medical advice.