Question
The child has been crying and fussing a lot recently, and doesn’t eat much. Is it normal for an 8-month-old baby to walk?
Answer
It’s relatively early for an 8-month-old baby to walk, which may be related to the child’s rapid physical development. However, this precociousness can lead to calcium deficiency. To prevent and treat calcium deficiency, you can feed the child cod liver oil or Betacal, and take calcium gluconate orally. Additionally, adequate sun exposure helps promote calcium absorption. You can also feed the baby some egg yolk paste to increase the calcium content in the food. Calcium supplementation is a process that requires time, so it’s recommended to supplement calcium regularly. Yogurt is also a very good calcium-rich food; not only does it provide calcium, but the probiotics in it also help regulate intestinal function.