Question
Does a three-month-old baby need calcium supplements? Do they need medical treatment? How long until improvement can be seen after treatment?
Answer
Hello: Based on the situation you described, your child’s condition may indeed require attention. During the growth and development period, children have a higher calcium requirement than adults, so it is very important to supplement calcium in a timely manner to prevent deficiency. Here are some precautions for correct calcium supplementation. Firstly, whether there is a deficiency should be determined by a doctor’s diagnosis and not self-judged. Generally, healthy growing children who have normal diets and balanced meals do not need additional calcium supplements. However, if the child exhibits symptoms such as crying at night, excessive sweating, reduced appetite, prone to respiratory infections, anemia, or cradle cap, especially when severe, hand and foot twitching may occur, then it is advisable to consider using calcium supplements for treatment. In this case, it is recommended to seek professional