Parents who have raised their babies know that it is important to supplement calcium for them when they are young, as most children will lack calcium during their growth process. However, for first-time mothers who lack parenting experience, they may not know at what age their babies are suitable for calcium supplementation. Let's take a closer look.
If the baby is not calcium deficient, calcium supplementation can be started from 6 months old. However, if the baby has symptoms of calcium deficiency before 6 months old, calcium supplementation should be started from the time the baby is calcium deficient. Most breastfed babies will not be calcium deficient before 6 months, but it is not absolute. It mainly depends on the mother's physical condition. If the mother is already calcium deficient, the baby may also be calcium deficient. Babies who drink formula milk powder have a high possibility of calcium deficiency before 6 months old, so parents should pay attention to whether their babies have symptoms of calcium deficiency. If parents cannot judge, they should take their babies to check for trace elements and promptly supplement calcium if calcium deficiency is found.
Regardless of whether the baby has calcium supplementation, they should start taking cod liver oil from half a month after birth. The cod liver oil on the market now is in capsules. If the baby is too young, do not give the capsule directly. Cut the capsule with scissors, and the baby will only eat the oil inside the capsule. If the baby eats the outer skin of the capsule, it may cause indigestion and abnormal bowel movements.
