How to supplement calcium deficiency in four-year-old babies

During the baby's growth process, many parents will worry about whether the baby has enough calcium in the body. Because calcium is a trace element that is related to the baby's future height, the importance of calcium is self-evident. However, if the baby is found to be calcium deficient when the baby is four years old, parents do not need to worry too much. Here are some small ways to supplement calcium for a four-year-old baby who is calcium deficient.

1. You can properly supplement the right amount of vitamin D, such as taking cod liver oil drops every day, or intramuscular vitamin D injections in winter. As children grow older, they should pay attention to diversifying their diet, correct bad habits of picky eating, and eat more foods containing calcium and comprehensive vitamins, such as dried shrimp, black fungus, spareribs, milk, animal liver, etc.

2. You can give your child some calcium-containing foods, such as: milk, soy products, pork bone soup, fish soup, etc. Also, you should take your children out to bask in the sun more often, which can also help with calcium absorption.

3. The imperfection of the baby’s gastrointestinal system will also affect absorption. It is recommended to supplement some beneficial intestinal bacteria while supplementing calcium.

4. Be cautious when giving calcium supplements to children. Many parents start giving calcium supplements to their children since birth because they are afraid that their children will suffer from rickets and the "five delays" (delayed closure of the anterior fontanelle, late teething, slow growth, late standing, and late walking). This can cause the children to suffer from diarrhea, poor digestion and absorption, and in severe cases, lead to malnutrition in children. In addition, excessive calcium intake can cause excessive calcification of bones and premature bone maturation, causing children to grow short.

5. Normal children need more sunlight exposure after birth. If it is summer, they can start outdoor activities after one month, 1-2 times a day, gradually increasing from 10 minutes to 1 hour each time. Even in winter, as long as there is no wind, you can go outdoors to bask in the sun after 9 o'clock in the morning. If you sunbathe indoors, be sure to open the windows to allow direct sunlight on your child, because glass can block the penetration of ultraviolet rays.