Question

My baby is eight months and twenty-four days old. The baby has had a calcium deficiency in the past and has been taking a calcium gluconate zinc oral solution for three months. However, it seems that the deficiency hasn’t been resolved. I want to supplement iron, zinc, and calcium together for the baby. What should I take? What would be a more effective option?

Answer

Based on your situation, if your baby is deficient in calcium, it needs to be supplemented with calcium alone. There’s no need to give your baby a calcium-iron-zinc supplement; it’s sufficient to digest calcium gluconate or calcium carbonate. In this case, it’s best to supplement what’s lacking, without supplementing unnecessarily. I suggest giving your baby 400 IU of vitamin D daily, taking the baby out to get plenty of sunlight, and arranging a diet rich in calcium. Always ensure your baby gets enough sunlight, as it aids in the absorption of oral vitamin D.