Question
My child is 1 year and 3 months old and is having trouble sleeping at night, often waking up in the middle of the night. During naps, they prefer to sleep on their stomach. These symptoms started one month after weaning. We have consulted local doctors, who suggested a possible calcium and zinc deficiency. What should we do?
Answer
This situation may be due to a calcium deficiency. It is recommended to try oral calcium gluconate and Icoshine, and to get more sunlight exposure and consume foods rich in calcium, such as bone soup, crucian carp soup, and lean meat. Children under 2 years old typically need 400-600 milligrams of calcium daily, even with normal diet, additional calcium supplementation is necessary. The body automatically adjusts the amount of calcium absorbed, and any excess calcium will be excreted through urine and feces, so there is no need to worry about overdosing. However, excessive vitamin D intake should be avoided to prevent toxicity.