Question
Does a 6-month-old baby need to supplement calcium, iron, and zinc?
Answer
A 6-month-old baby typically does not require additional supplementation with calcium, iron, and zinc if the trace element test results are normal. However, since blood calcium levels may not reflect bone calcium levels, some children with calcium deficiency may exhibit symptoms like cradle cap even with normal test results. It is suggested that if the baby is breastfed, the mother should pay attention to a balanced diet, consume more calcium-rich foods such as milk, soy milk, seaweed, and shrimp shells, and often expose herself to sunlight to promote calcium absorption.