Many mothers, while taking care of their babies, are worried that their babies may experience calcium deficiency, so they think about supplementing calcium for their babies. If you want to supplement calcium for your baby, don't blindly supplement calcium. Choose the right time, otherwise calcium supplementation may not be effective. During the calcium supplementation period, babies may also develop other diseases. Can babies take calcium tablets when taking medication?
Can babies take calcium tablets for medication?
The vast majority can, but some cannot, such as intravenous injection of certain antibiotics. However, for children who eat and supplement with vitamin D normally, most of them will not have problems with trace element deficiency. Blood or hair tests may not be accurate and need to be confirmed by intravenous blood. Excessive calcium supplementation is harmful to children, so it is not recommended to supplement calcium randomly. It is necessary to confirm whether there are really abnormalities and then consider what supplements are needed.
What should babies pay attention to when taking calcium tablets?
1、 Do not let calcium encounter oxalic acid.
Spinach, amaranth, onions, water bamboo, and other vegetables are rich in oxalic acid, which can easily react with calcium and affect the body's absorption of calcium. So it is best not to consume foods containing folic acid during calcium supplementation, or to take calcium products 2 hours before meals or 3-4 hours after meals.
2、 Do not mix calcium with the main meal.
Even if there is not too much oxalic acid in the food, taking calcium products during meals can still affect calcium absorption. Calcium mixed in food can only absorb 20%. As long as the stomach is filled with too much, the effect is not very good. Calcium supplementation should be separated from breakfast, lunch, and dinner by at least half an hour. Don't mix it with milk either.
3、 Let the baby take calcium tablets before bedtime.
During sleep, it is the time when babies grow their bodies the fastest and when their bones have the strongest ability to absorb calcium. Many people have experienced calcium deficiency cramps, indicating that calcium supplementation is most important during sleep. Calcium products can be given to babies before bedtime to allow for full absorption of calcium.
If the baby develops other diseases during the calcium supplementation period and needs medication, it is recommended to consult a doctor first to see if they can be taken at the same time. If they cannot be taken at the same time, it is recommended not to take calcium tablets for the time being. Wait until the baby's disease is under control before taking calcium tablets. It is also important to pay attention to the baby's care and health.
