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My baby is 8.5 months old. Is it important ti give him any calcium supplement? If yes then what is the dosage? My baby cries all night maybe its due to teething. Please help me
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Teething dont cause any problem....
Calcium you can give 5ml once a day...
Look for other causes of night cries....
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No need of giving calcium supplement without any valid reason, if the weight and length along with other developments are normal.
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
If child is growing well and accepting home based diet and breast milk good, no supplementation required whatsoever. Vitamin D supplement is recommended. Calshine p drops 0.5ml(400iu) once a day till 1 year age
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents,
According to me stop milk from 8amto8pm and give semisolid diet like Dal,dalia,khicdi alu kela rice,apple,upama,halwa,patolia,rab,kadi idle poha satu custard etc and from 80pmto8am give mother milk is preferable if.
To start with stop milk for 4hrs for 15days and give semisolid diet next 15days stop milk for 8hrs and give semisolid diet lastly stop milk from 8amto8pm and give semisolid diet.
According to me give following supplements Vitanova d3 drops half ml once a day Zincovit drops one ml once a day Feris drops 1ml once a day syp Calcimax 5ml twice a day all above for at least 1year of age.
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Dr. Kushang Mod
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to give calcium supplements if child is full term born and taking breastfeed well and taking food well .
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Need some detail history to come on conclusion. Consult pediatrician online or in person.
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Dr. Rajeev Ranjan
Pediatrician
22 yrs exp
Noida
Yes calcium supplements should be given.
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