Question
I recently had a check-up and was told I have a bit of calcium deficiency. I was advised to sunbathe, so I took my baby out to sunbathe for half an hour today, from 10 am to 10:30 am. We were under the eaves of a friend’s house, and the sun was quite strong at the time. I was holding the baby with my back to the sunlight, ensuring the baby’s eyes were not facing the sun, but the scalp and back of the head were directly exposed, along with little feet sticking out. After half an hour of sunbathing, I noticed that the baby’s scalp, specifically the fontanelle area, turned red. Is this a problem?
Answer
The baby is three months old and recently had a check-up that revealed a slight calcium deficiency. Following the advice, you had the baby sunbathe for half an hour, but the baby’s scalp and fontanelle area have become red and swollen. This is due to dermatitis caused by exposure to strong sunlight. It is recommended to avoid sunbathing in environments with excessive sunlight.