Question
A four-month-old baby, who had previously taken drops, stopped after some time. Some people suggested that more sun exposure could supplement calcium, so supplementation was not continued. Recently, the baby has been found to have sparse hair on the back of the head, and poor sleep quality at night. Is this a sign that the baby is deficient in calcium? The mother is supplementing calcium, and it is said that after the mother supplements calcium, it will be present in breast milk. Is this true? Due to bad weather, it is not possible to expose the baby to the sun. Is the baby deficient in calcium or vitamin D? Is it appropriate to start supplementing drops now?
Answer
Poor sleep quality at night and issues with pillows may be signs of a calcium deficiency. Both the mother and the baby should supplement calcium, as calcium in breast milk is most easily absorbed by the baby, but as the baby grows…