Question
An 11-month-old baby is growing and developing well, but has an uneven sitting posture with a curved back and an uneven standing posture with legs that are not straight. The baby also has a larger head and a square top. Is it necessary to supplement calcium? Additionally, the child has previously been supplemented with calcium, but the effects were not obvious. How should we handle this situation?
Answer
An 11-month-old child’s normal growth and development includes having an uneven sitting posture with a curved back and an uneven standing posture due to the incomplete development of leg strength. This is a normal phenomenon and there is no need to worry excessively. It is recommended to continue providing the child with cod liver oil and check for trace elements. If there is indeed a calcium deficiency, it should be supplemented promptly. For children who are overweight, they are usually more prone to calcium deficiency, so special attention should be paid to calcium supplementation.