Babies have been the focus of attention for every family since birth. Mothers like to record their babies' firsts, such as their first roll, first steps, and even their first tooth. So, is there a relationship between a baby's teething and calcium supplementation?
【Is there a relationship between a baby's teething and calcium supplementation?】
Teething and calcium supplementation are indeed related. Teeth are hard organs in the human body. When the body lacks calcium, teeth become loose and may even develop deformities.
During teething, the body can replenish calcium through dietary methods. It is generally recommended to consume more milk, yogurt, and bone broth to supplement calcium.
In addition, calcium supplements in the form of tablets or calcium gluconate can also be used during teething. However, it is important to avoid consuming too many sugary foods during this period, as it can affect the teeth.
【How can we supplement calcium for young babies?】
There are mainly three ways: vitamin D supplements, food, and sunlight.
Although sunlight can provide a certain amount of vitamin D, it carries the risk of UV damage to the skin and eyes, especially for young babies. Therefore, sunlight should only be used as a supplementary method.
Foods high in vitamin D include various types of seafood, animal liver, and eggs. However, it would require consuming a large amount of food to meet the recommended intake of vitamin D, so food alone may not be sufficient.
From this, it can be seen that oral vitamin D supplements are the safest and most effective way for babies to supplement vitamin D.
