Question
My 6-month-old baby often cries between 6 PM and 8 PM, and no amount of comforting seems to help. After undergoing a calcium deficiency test and supplementing calcium for over a month, the problem has not been resolved. I would like to ask if it is okay to give my 6-month-old baby shrimp calcium oral solution? If not, are there better alternatives? Thank you!
Answer
Hello! It is safe to use! Children in the stage of growth and development have a higher demand for calcium than adults, so it is necessary to supplement calcium in time to prevent deficiencies. When supplementing calcium correctly, the following points should be noted. (1) Whether there is a calcium deficiency should be determined by a doctor’s diagnosis, not by self-decision. (2) Healthy growing children with normal diets and balanced nutrition do not need additional calcium supplements. (3) A baby with calcium deficiency may show obvious symptoms within the first two months after birth. For example, night crying, excessive sweating, decreased appetite, prone to respiratory infections, anemia, and hair loss at the nape of the neck. In severe cases, there may be tetany. At this time, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication should be used for treatment. (4) When using calcium supplements, they should be combined with vitamin D-containing drugs, such as cod liver oil, as they can promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, reduce the excretion of urinary phosphorus, and increase the blood concentration of citrate. Citrate combines with calcium to form high-concentration complexes, which are beneficial for the calcification of new bones. However, it should be noted that vitamin D should not be overdosed to avoid…