Question
My baby’s stomach often makes gurgling sounds, and he has bowel movements three to four times a day, which are slightly loose. He has been taking Mami Love, but I’m not sure if it can be taken long-term and whether there will be any side effects? Additionally, the baby frequently rubs his head, and the hair at the back of his head is almost rubbed off.
Answer
Frequent rubbing of the back of the head can lead to hair loss, which may be due to calcium deficiency, but it could also be because of not washing the hair or bathing properly. Given that infants have vigorous metabolism and are prone to sweating, this may cause itching. The side effects of Mami Love are minimal, and it can be taken. It is not advisable to take long-term AD calcium supplements; instead, choose medications for supplementation rather than such food products that cannot guarantee digestion. Typically, if there is insufficient sunlight or less exposure, or if the baby is bottle-fed, calcium supplementation should start from around one month old, and it is recommended to continue until 2-3 years of age. For babies three months old or younger, simply digesting cod liver oil is sufficient; it should be taken on an empty stomach. If the mother digests calcium, the baby does not need additional calcium supplementation; it is recommended that the baby take Icoshin orally while the mother takes Calciqueen D. After three months, babies can digest calcium and cod liver oil appropriately but should not exceed amounts. For infants 1-6 months old, 200 milligrams of calcium and 400 units of vitamin D should be supplemented daily in addition to food. For infants 7-12 months old, 300 milligrams of calcium and 400 units of vitamin D should be supplemented daily in addition to food. In terms of daily care, expose the baby to sunlight for no more than two hours. It is important to note that only sunlight passing through glass is effective. This is the best method with no side effects.