Question
How can I get my baby to accept and properly consume the gluconate calcium and zinc oral solution?
Answer
If your baby dislikes the taste of the gluconate calcium and zinc oral solution, it might be best not to force it. At 42 days old, the primary need for your baby is to digest vitamin A and D drops to promote calcium absorption and prevent rickets. From one month after birth, your baby should take 1-2 drops of vitamin A and D drops daily, gradually increasing the dosage to 5 drops per day by 4 months old, and continue until 18 years of age. While supplementing with calcium, it’s essential to also digest vitamin A and D so that calcium can be effectively absorbed.