Question
How to address the issue of calcium and vitamin D deficiency in infants?
Answer
While supplementing calcium for infants, it is recommended to also ensure adequate vitamin D intake and encourage outdoor activities to promote calcium absorption. For infants with insufficient sunlight exposure, it is suggested to start calcium supplementation from one month old, continuing until they are 2-3 years old. Infants under three months old typically receive vitamin D supplementation through the digestion of cod liver oil, while mothers can help their infants by digesting calcium. It is recommended that infants take Icodextrin orally, and mothers take Calcium Gelusil D. After three months, infants can also consume calcium and cod liver oil appropriately, but caution should be exercised to avoid over-supplementation. For infants aged 1-6 months, in addition to food, 200 milligrams of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D should be supplemented daily; for infants aged 7-12 months, in addition to food, 300 milligrams of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D should be supplemented daily.