What about calcium deficiency in newborns?

Neonatal calcium deficiency can be through dietary conditioning, more sun exposure, vitamin D supplement, the use of calcium agents, etc.

1. Dietary conditioning to

ensure the quality of breast milk, mothers during lactation should increase the intake of foods rich in calcium and vitamin D, such as milk, fish, beans, etc. If the calcium content in formula is insufficient, consider replacing more calcium-rich formula milk.

2. More sun exposure

In the case of suitable weather, take the newborn to the sun every day, help the skin synthesize vitamin D, promote calcium absorption.

3. Vitamin D supplement

If the vitamin D level in the newborn blood is low, you can follow the doctor's advice to supplement vitamin D preparations, help promote calcium absorption and utilization.

4. Use calcium agents

If the newborn calcium deficiency symptoms are serious, and through diet and sun exposure can not be effectively improved, you can use calcium agents under the guidance of a doctor. Commonly used calcium agents are calcium gluconate, calcium carbonate, calcium lactate, etc.