Question
Do 70-day-old infants need to supplement calcium tablets and cod liver oil? What are some good methods? Can it be cured? Please give medical advice.
Answer
Hello, full-term babies should start taking vitamin D supplements of 400 IU daily from 15 days after birth to promote calcium absorption. If supplements are not taken on time, symptoms of hypocalcemia may occur, such as excessive sweating, restless sleep, easy to be startled, and thinning hair. If these symptoms appear, it is important to seek medical attention for a check-up of trace elements to understand whether there is a calcium deficiency and its severity. If confirmed with hypocalcemia, calcium supplementation is necessary for treatment.