Question

Why does a 4-year-old baby need calcium supplements? What are the methods for calcium supplementation?

Answer

At 4 years old, babies experience rapid growth and development, requiring a higher calcium intake, which can lead to calcium deficiency. To prevent and correct calcium deficiency, the following methods can be adopted:

  1. Taking cod liver oil or Betacarotene to aid in calcium absorption.
  2. Providing gluconate calcium supplements and ensuring adequate sun exposure to promote calcium absorption within the body.
  3. Adding foods rich in calcium, such as egg yolk paste, to enhance calcium intake from food. Calcium supplementation is a process that requires long-term consistency. It is recommended that parents proceed under a doctor’s guidance and wish the baby a healthy growth.