I believe every mother is very concerned about their child's health issues. To ensure the healthy development of their baby, it is necessary to ensure sufficient calcium. Many one month old babies have calcium deficiency, which catches many novice mothers off guard. Because every mother hopes that their baby can grow up healthy, but if the baby experiences calcium deficiency, it can lead to slow growth. What should a one month old baby do if they lack calcium?
What should a one month old baby do if they lack calcium
1、 Mothers have just given birth to their babies and their bodies are still in the recovery stage. However, if they supplement calcium appropriately, their babies can also absorb it. Usually, mothers can slightly increase the dosage of calcium supplementation, drink more milk, and eat shrimp skin, which are also ways to supplement calcium.
2、 Baby's calcium deficiency can be compensated by eating cod liver oil. Mothers can buy it from large pharmacies or social health centers. Do not buy it from small pharmacies, as it may not be suitable for the baby. After buying it, it can be added to the baby's formula so that the baby will not reject it. Baby specific calcium supplements can also be used. If mothers have free time, they can take their babies out to bask in the sun and help supplement calcium.
3、 Poor gastrointestinal health in babies can also affect their absorption of calcium, so it is recommended to supplement them with beneficial gut bacteria such as Synbiotics. Mothers must be cautious when supplementing calcium for their babies, and it is best to consult a doctor first on how to supplement calcium.
What are the symptoms of calcium deficiency in one month old babies
Some children with calcium deficiency may have delayed or irregular teeth, and their teeth may not be firm enough, making it difficult to chew hard foods. The head may have a square or saddle shaped deformity, widened bone sutures, soft bone edges, and a larger fontanelle, which remains closed by 18 months. Teeth appear late and in an irregular order. Successively appearing are bead ribs (i.e. swollen like beads at the junction of ribs and rib cartilage) and chicken bracelets, which may also be accompanied by outward rotation of the lower edge of the ribs, and bone swelling in the wrist and ankle, resembling hand or ankle bracelets. After walking, the child develops O-shaped or X-shaped legs. In addition, children with calcium deficiency often have relaxed muscles, bulging abdomen resembling a frog's belly, and slow motor and intellectual development.
Baby calcium deficiency often manifests as difficulty falling asleep and entering a deep sleep state. They often wake up suddenly at night and cry uncontrollably. The baby is mentally irritable and not interested in the surrounding environment. Sometimes parents find that their child is not as lively as before. Moreover, excessive sweating is not related to temperature, especially when the baby's head sweats after falling asleep, causing the baby's head to constantly rub against the pillow. Over time, a bald ring can be seen behind the head.
In fact, under normal circumstances, babies under four months old will not experience calcium deficiency. Because at this time, the nutrients contained in breast milk are sufficient for the healthy growth of the baby. If you are worried about your baby's calcium deficiency, mothers can also eat more calcium rich foods in their daily lives and breastfeed their babies, which can definitely increase their absorption of calcium elements.
