Question
The baby refuses to drink formula milk, cries awake during sleep, has bald spots on the pillow, and hair falls out in areas. At 3 months old, the doctor diagnosed it as a deficiency of calcium and prescribed vitamin AD drops for supplementation. Could you please tell me about the previous treatment situation and its effectiveness?
Answer
While supplementing with calcium, children also need to digest vitamin D, and more sunlight exposure aids in calcium absorption. Generally, if infants lack sunlight exposure or are bottle-fed, they usually need to start calcium supplementation from one month old, and it is recommended to continue until 2-3 years old. Infants under 3 months old typically receive calcium through the digestion of cod liver oil, while mothers digest calcium supplements. It is suggested that infants take Icodextrin orally and mothers take Calcium Gluconate D. After 3 months, infants can also supplement with calcium and cod liver oil, but not in excess. Infants aged 1-6 months should supplement with 200 milligrams of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D daily, while those aged 7-12 months should receive 300 milligrams of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D.