Calcium supplementation for babies within one year of age should be determined based on the degree of calcium deficiency.
If the baby only has a slight calcium deficiency, it can be supplemented through diet. Daily supplementary food should be based on high-calcium foods. If the baby has a severe calcium deficiency, calcium supplements need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor. Calcium supplementation is not the more the better, and only when it reaches a balanced state can calcium play its role.
1. Most calcium supplementation for babies within one year of age is through diet. If the baby can consume 500ml of milk per day, it can meet the calcium requirements and may not need to take calcium supplements separately. However, vitamin D should be taken separately. Many babies have calcium deficiency not because of a lack of calcium in their food, but due to insufficient vitamin D intake, which prevents normal calcium absorption and utilization, leading to calcium deficiency.
2. For babies with severe calcium deficiency, calcium supplements should be taken, and the daily supplementary food should also include foods rich in calcium. Parents can give their babies moderate amounts of soy products, such as soy milk, tofu, as well as fish, shrimp, shrimp shells, lean meat, etc., which can help with calcium supplementation.
3. The principle of calcium supplementation is to change the brand every 2-3 months, as each child absorbs calcium from different formulations differently. Therefore, as long as it is from a reputable manufacturer and the child can accept and adapt to the taste, both oral solutions and granules are acceptable. Generally, changing a calcium supplement every 2-3 months is more beneficial for the baby's absorption.
