Question
My child is almost 90 days old and has been feeling restless lately. He struggles intensely at night, often wakes up startled and cries, and has severe night disturbances. Is he deficient in calcium? Seeing him sleep so poorly makes me feel really upset. Is it too late to start supplementing with calcium and cod liver oil now? How should I give him cod liver oil? Thank you very much for your response!!!
Answer
In this situation, supplementation with calcium is necessary. Generally, children should start supplementing with calcium from around 2 months of age. Your child needs to digest the calcium properly; the absorption of calcium is related not only to vitamin D but also to the sun’s exposure, as vitamin D absorption is greatly influenced by sunlight. Therefore, it’s important to take your child out to get plenty of sunlight, otherwise, the vitamin D absorption will be poor, and so will the calcium absorption. The above is my suggestion for the question ‘When Should I Start Supplementing My Baby with Calcium and Cod Liver Oil?’ I hope it helps you. Wishing you and your family good health!