Q: Do babies need calcium supplement?

A: It is unwise to give your baby calcium supplement blindly, and excessive calcium will lead to some adverse effects instead.

As long as the baby drinks enough breast milk or baby formula and has a balanced diet, it is unlikely that he or she will suffer from calcium deficiency. Generally speaking, for babies under the age of 6 months, the calcium contained in breast milk or formula is sufficient to meet the baby’s calcium needs. After the baby starts to eat complementary foods, with the increase of food intake types, such as vegetables, beans, milk, etc., these foods are rich in calcium, so the baby will not be prone to calcium deficiency.

Doctors recommend that those who need extra reasonable calcium supplementation are usually premature babies, or those who do not have enough calcium intake in their daily diet.