Providing calcium supplements to babies is something that every mother will face. If mothers have more experience, the absorption effect of babies will be better. But if the mother lacks experience and buys calcium tablets that are not suitable for the baby's age, the effect of calcium supplementation will be much worse. At what age is it appropriate for the baby to take calcium tablets?
Calcium tablets are different from granular calcium and can only be taken after the baby has developed a certain level of refusal and swallowing ability. And the baby's teeth can fully chew food and calcium tablets until the age of three, when their swallowing ability has also greatly improved and they will not easily get stuck. Therefore, it is best for mothers to wait until their baby is three years old before starting to take calcium supplements.
If a baby needs calcium supplementation before the age of three, mothers should try to choose granular calcium for their baby. Because granular calcium does not require the baby to chew, it can be dissolved and administered to the baby. Moreover, most of the taste of granular calcium is similar to that of breast milk, making it easier for the baby to accept and not causing rejection. Granular calcium is also more suitable for the digestive system of babies under three years old and will not cause constipation.
After the baby turns three years old and can take calcium supplements, mothers should also be cautious when choosing for their baby. Don't be good at buying from the pharmacy, but take your baby to the hospital for a test to understand the degree of calcium deficiency. After that, ask a doctor to prescribe a pharmacy to purchase from the hospital.
