Strengthen your baby's bone health

Children's bones are constantly growing throughout childhood. They grow fastest during toddler periods and puberty. Therefore, strengthening bone health is a necessity.

1. Calcium supplements for babies

Calcium deficiency causes young children to face health problems such as growth delays, osteoporosis, developmental delays and other ,…

However, calcium not absorbed will lead to excess calcium also causes other harms such as constipation,heat in, inhibition of absorption of zinc, iron substances in children, can cause ureter stones, kidney stones or atherosclerosis andkidney failure ,…

Therefore, calcium supplementation for children is an important issue to consider before proceeding.

2. When to add calcium to your child

The bones of the child are constantly growing in childhood, growing fastest during toddlers and puberty. The bones are more continuous and stronger until the "peak bone mass" is reached. This usually happens between the ages of 18 and 25.

Enhancing bone health for babies in childhood will provide protection against diseases such as osteoporosis. Calcium is especially important during puberty when bones grow faster than at any other time. Puberty usually occurs between the ages of 11 and 15 for girls and boys between 12 and 16 years old. According to the study, on average in this age group children and adolescents do not receive enough calcium needed to develop bone health.

Children

Calcium supplements for children who need to choose the right time

In addition, it is necessary to recognize signs of calcium deficiency such as:

  • Sleep is not good, often fussy, and when sleeping is often startling
  • Sweating the most is when sleeping
  • Hair falls into a rim-shaped road at the back of the neck
  • Often appears bouts of lumbar spasms that cause hiccups, shortness of breath,…
  • Severe cases can apnea and rapid breathing, increased heart rate can lead to heart failure.
  • For young children: slowness, flat head, slow teething, ring legs, delayed development of motor,…

3. Bone health-enhancing living regime

Two nutrients that are especially important for building strong bones are calcium and vitamin D.

3.1 Calcium

Foods high in calcium include:

  • Dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt,…
  • Greens, leaves: peas, dried figs, seeds, seeds and anything calcium-boosted, including some soy milk and almonds.

Give your child milk

Milk contains large amounts of calcium

3.2 Vitamin D

Vitamin D is important for the development of strong bones because it helps our body to play a role in absorbing calcium.

Vitamin D is produced in our skin when it is exposed to sunlight during the summer months (late March or April to late September). It is important never to let the child's skin redness or begin to burn. Babies under 6 months should not go under direct sunlight.

Only a few foods are sources of vitamin D. These include oily fish, eggs and foods that have been supplemented with vitamin D, such as fat spreading and some breakfast cereals.

Vitamin D supplements when prescribed from your doctor:

  • Babies under 6 months of age: The Ministry of Health recommends that all babies have reduced vitamin D from birth to ensure adequate substances. Babies with more than 500ml (about a pint) of baby formula do not need vitamins because the formula has been supplemented with vitamins.
  • Under 5 years of age: It is recommended that all children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years should take supplements with foods or vitamins containing vitamins A, C and D every day.
  • Children over 5 years old: Children over 5 years old and adults should consider daily supplements containing 10 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin D, especially in winter when the weather is less natural light of the sun.

Vitamin D for children to take medicines

Vitamin D supplements for babies need to consult a doctor

3.3 Bone strengthening exercises for children

To help build healthy bones:

  • Children who do not know how to walk should be encouraged to play actively on the floor. Children who can walk on their own should be physically active every day for at least 180 minutes (three hours) spread throughout the day. This should include some bone strengthening activities such as climbing and jumping.
  • Children from 5 to 18 years old need at least 60 minutes (1 hour) of physical activity per day. See physical activity guidelines for children and young people .
  • Try not to keep your child seded for long periods of time. Limit the time your child spends watching TV, using a computer, or playing video games.

3.4 Eating disorders and bone health

Eating disorders affect the bone health of people of all ages, and also men and women. But in females it is more likely to be affected than in men, especially during the teenage years.

Adolescent bones are still developing and strengthening, and eating disorders such as anorexia can affect their development.

Low weight can reduce estrogen levels ,which can reduce bone strength. Poor nutrition and decreased muscle strength due to eating disorders can also reduce bone strength. If a teenager has anorexia or other eating disorders, it is important that the child receive medical advice early.

Pediatric examination

When the child shows abnormal signs of health, parents should take the child to see a specialist

Bones are constantly growing from birth to adulthood. Strengthening your baby's bone health is essential to develop their height. Children need to have a reasonable mode of living, supplement calcium and vitamin D through food and increase exercise practice, limit time spent watching television, playing games,… For young children presenting with severe calcium deficiency, high-dose oral calcium supplementation is required as prescribed by a doctor. If you see manifestations such as children crying, sweating, coronary hair loss at the back of the neck, hiccups, shortness of breath, slow breathing,… need to immediately take the child to a medical facility for examination and timely intervention.

Customers can directly go to Share99 Health System nationwide for examination or contact the hotline here for assistance.

Article reference source: nhs.uk, webmd.com

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About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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