Question
The child’s diet seems insufficient, with bowel movements occurring only once every 2 to 3 days, slow weight gain, and a calcium deficiency. How can we improve the child’s diet to promote healthy growth? The onset time and detailed examination results are not clear.
Answer
You’ve already taken note of the child’s diet, which is commendable. Increasing the intake of lean meats such as pork, beef, chicken, and fish can ensure adequate nutritional intake and improve the quality of breast milk. Regarding the child’s calcium deficiency, has it been confirmed through blood tests? Or are there symptoms such as ribcage outward expansion or alopecia? At this stage, if a child is truly deficient in calcium, it is usually due to a lack of vitamin D or poor digestion and absorption. It is recommended to let the child get more sun exposure and to supplement with 400 units of vitamin D daily.