Question
My son started taking calcium supplements since half a month after birth. Due to the calcium supplements, he got his first tooth at less than three months old. We stopped the supplements after he got his first tooth, but now that he is five months old, the second tooth has not yet emerged. What could be the reason for this? Do we still need to supplement calcium? Additional question: Since the calcium supplements started early, my son’s fontanelle has almost closed. Could this lead to microcephaly or affect brain development?
Answer
There are no obvious symptoms of calcium deficiency, so there is no need to supplement calcium. You can increase the intake of auxiliary foods rich in calcium, such as milk and soy milk, as the growth of primary teeth is generally about three months less than the age.