Our son was able (and willing) to drink soy formula until approx age 9.
That has all of the calcium, magnesium, and vitamins that he needed. He now
takes a milk-free CVS store brand supplement that contains calcium &
magnesium. He also drinks calcium-fortified rice milk.

I recommend talking to a nutritionist and/or getting a good book on
nutrition from the library. It's pretty difficult to get adequate calcium
from foods other than dairy. You'd have to eat a ton of broccoli or
cabbage, and you'd still come up short.

If he likes Tums or some of the other chewable calcium antacids, you can
use those (until he tires of the taste). Make sure they are free of any
other antacid medications, since he doesn't need those.


Mark Feblowitz

My shared experience is no substitute for proper medical care.
Any recommendation of any product or service is strictly as a satisfied
customer.


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