Question
The baby’s hair at the back of the head is particularly short and doesn’t grow much. The baby weighs 17 pounds and is 65 centimeters tall. It might be due to a calcium or zinc deficiency, or possibly related to friction from clothing or the pillow. What should be done?
Answer
A baby’s hair not growing at the back of the head could be due to a calcium or zinc deficiency, or possibly related to friction from clothing or the pillow. It is recommended that parents give the baby glucose calcium and zinc oral solution and vitamin AD drops, while ensuring that the baby does not get more than two hours of sunlight per day to promote vitamin D synthesis and calcium absorption. Additionally, if the baby has been shaved bald,