Three Questions and Answers about Calcium Deficiency
A: Is cradle cap caused by calcium deficiency?
Q: Most children with cradle cap are not caused by calcium deficiency. Children with vitamin D deficiency rickets may show signs of cradle cap. Vitamin D deficiency is related to calcium and phosphorus metabolism, so parents mistakenly believe that cradle cap is caused by calcium deficiency.
In fact, many normal babies can also have cradle cap. Some children with more active nerve activity tend to move more while lying on their back. Heavier children sweat more and feel uncomfortable on the cradle cap area, so they tend to rub back and forth, which can easily cause cradle cap. The occipital area is prone to friction and sweating during sleep, causing the hair here to become yellow, thin, and sometimes even fall out, which is called cradle cap. Therefore, the majority of "cradle cap" has nothing to do with calcium deficiency. If your child takes 400-800 units of vitamin D every day, you can exclude calcium deficiency as the cause. Cradle cap may be a normal phenomenon in the process of hair growth, and it will disappear in the future.
A: Is late teething caused by calcium deficiency?
Q: The eruption of deciduous teeth generally occurs between 6 and 8 months, with some teething as early as 4 months or as late as 12 months, which are all normal phenomena. The timing of teething varies among individuals, and the age of teething onset is related to familial inheritance. Severe vitamin D deficiency rickets can also cause delayed teething. If the baby takes 400-800 units of vitamin D every day from 2 weeks after birth, and the nutritional status is good and the growth and development are normal, late teething cannot be attributed to calcium deficiency caused by vitamin D deficiency. If vitamin D is not taken, vitamin D should be taken daily as soon as possible.
A: Is the lack of hair in babies related to calcium deficiency?
Q: The amount, color, and texture of hair are related to genetics. However, the hair of infants and older children is very different. Some babies are born with full black hair, but they are rare. Most of the hair is relatively sparse, yellow, and soft. Some hair is thin and uneven, and some hair is difficult to comb. A few strands of hair stand up, resembling a crown of anger. After shaving the hair, some parts grow, while others do not, giving it a mosaic appearance. If your baby has a balanced and adequate nutrition and takes 400-800 units of vitamin D every day, all of the above phenomena are normal, and their hair will grow well as they grow older. Parents don't need to worry.
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My baby's hair has always been dry, yellow, and sparse. The elders in my family often say it is caused by calcium deficiency. I have tried many calcium gluconate tablets, but there has been no effect. - Huang Yaya
I do pay attention to whether my child is calcium deficient, so I often prepare a lot of calcium tablets for my child to take. - Dashan
My husband is a doctor, and he takes care of whether our child needs to supplement calcium. I feel relieved that he won't overdo it or underdo it. - Tiantian
Compared with other babies, our baby's teeth grow very late. At first, we thought it was due to calcium deficiency and gave her calcium supplements, but there was no improvement. Later, we consulted a doctor, and the doctor said we were too anxious. The timing of teething is also related to genetics. My mom said my teeth also grew late, and soon after, my teeth came in. - Fei Ni Bu Ke
