Once the baby is calcium deficient, parents can see that the baby has severe night sweats and a depressed expression. So when parents determine that their baby is calcium deficient, they should promptly supplement calcium for the baby. Otherwise, long-term calcium deficiency may cause the baby to develop rickets and other conditions. Therefore, some parents may provide calcium powder to their babies to supplement calcium substances after they are calcium deficient. So, what if the baby doesn't like to eat calcium powder?
If the baby refuses to eat calcium powder, parents should first be patient and not be too impatient. They should slowly guide the baby to consume calcium powder. When discovering that the baby is rejecting calcium powder, you can first brew a little calcium powder for the baby to suck on. It doesn't matter if the baby starts eating less, they can be fed more times. After the baby becomes accustomed to the taste of calcium powder, parents can increase the dosage of calcium powder.
Moreover, parents can extend the interval between feeding, so that when the baby is hungry, they won't have to worry about the calcium powder they don't like to consume. In short, parents should arrange for their babies to consume calcium powder according to their condition, and not be too anxious to increase their rejection of calcium powder. In addition to eating calcium powder, babies who want to supplement calcium can also supplement vitamin D by sunbathing, thereby promoting the production of calcium substances in the body.
It is generally recommended that parents take their babies out to bask in the sun between 9-10 am or 4-5 pm. The duration of each session should not be too long, and the baby should not be exposed to sunlight through glass, as this can harm the baby's skin and has no calcium supplement effect. After the baby is able to eat complementary foods, parents can use various foods to supplement calcium for the baby.
