Low bone density in toddlers?

[courts&munchkins]

So my poor ds2 broke his arms today problem is its the 2nd time in 4 months. Different arm, different spots. Both happened from fairly minor falls. Both were non displaced fractures. Dh thinks its all just a coincidence but I am starting to worry that his bone density is pretty low. He is dairy intolerant. He eats a bit of cheese because he can tolerate that but I don't think he's getting enough calcium. Should I look into a supplement? Should I be getting his bone strength checked?

[nickle730]

I would be visiting your GP and discussing your concerns. Two fractures, both from minor mechanisms, is unusual and whilst it may just be bad luck I think it warrants further investigation. What are your DS's teeth like? Often children with poor bone density also have poor quality enamel on their teeth.

I hope your DS feels better.

[Tegam]

What a rough time you have been having. I'd get it checked out just so I knew for sure

[Olive]

Poor little man
What milk alternative does he have? DD2 and I drink oat milk and it's higher in calcium than cows milk, and tastes nice
Xxx

[Miss.B]

Hi hun, I'm sorry you're LO broke his arm I think you should definitely look into it with a doc. My DS is a very fussy eater and I have noticed he doesn't have much dairy products these days. He doesn't like drinking milk, but will eat yogurt & chese sticks, but I'm not sure if that's enough as they are supposed to have 3 serves of dairy per day. I have bought him those gummy things which is the calcium, so I plan to give that to him till we see his paed in 2 weeks who is planning on running a BT on him, as he suspects he's low on iron too (doesn't eat meat much and is terrible with veggies, lentils/beans etc).

[megs]

I think I would be seeing a GP, given that it is a different arm with the break, and that you mentioned it was from a relatively minor fall. Out of interest did his other arm heal well, and in a good time frame? Not sure if low bone density would impact on the healing of the fractures.

Good Luck for the weeks ahead whilst his arm heals.

[Loula]

Wow so sorry you are going through this again. Something similar happened to a friends dd and she was then investigated by the department because of the two breaks (even though one was at school???!!!) I would suggest going to the dr too at least they can test for a few things so you are able to strengthen any health concerns.

Best wishes


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[courts&munchkins]

His other arm seemed to heal fairly well it was only a tiny little chip of a break. This one is more of a fracture :/ it was only about a half a metre fall onto chip bark at the playground so not a big fall at all. His teeth look fine, I have not noticed anything wrong with them. He drinks almond milk, a glass or two a day. I think I probably should get it checked. I don't want it to happen again. Loula - I am worried docs are going to show up on my door asking questions. He did them at two different playgrounds and I had other people with me each time so I can explain it. Still break my heart if someone comes around thinking I've been abusing my kids