Question
How long should a one-year-old baby take supplements for calcium, iron, and zinc? What were the previous treatment situations and effects? Originally, the baby just drank calcium supplements. What kind of help is needed: How long should a one-year-old baby take supplements for calcium, iron, and zinc?
Answer
Based on your description, it’s unclear why the child is deficient in these three elements. Firstly, confirm if the 1-year-old has symptoms of calcium deficiency, such as excessive sweating unrelated to temperature, visible nape bald spots, hyperactivity, night terrors, delayed eruption of teeth after 1 year, delayed closure of the fontanelle, and a high forehead forming a square head. If these trace elements are not severely deficient, medication is generally not needed; breast milk, formula milk, and complementary foods can usually meet the child’s physical growth needs. Engaging in more outdoor activities and getting plenty of sunlight can help supplement calcium!