Question
When my baby was four months old, the doctor prescribed Lilibao’s Lactic Calcium Granules. At eight months old, the doctor also prescribed Lilibao’s Lactic Calcium Granules and Yitongxin’s Vitamin AD drops. Is this amount of supplementation sufficient? The doctor advised taking half a packet of the lactic calcium granules every other day and one and a half drops of the Vitamin AD drops once a day.
Answer
During the period of rapid growth, appropriate calcium supplementation is beneficial for a child’s development, but excessive calcium intake may lead to early closure of growth plates, which is not conducive to the child’s growth. The dosage and method you mentioned are sufficient, but they should be continued for at least a month; long-term supplementation may cause inappropriate closure of growth plates. At home, observe if the baby sweats at night. If the baby is in good spirits and there is no night sweat, there is no need for excessive supplementation. Allowing the baby to get more sunlight also helps in absorbing calcium. I hope my explanation is helpful, and wish the child a speedy recovery.