If a child is short, if it is caused by calcium deficiency, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to eat calcium gluconate tablets, calcium carbonate tablets, etc. to help children grow, but children’s height is affected by a number of factors, in addition to calcium supplements also need to pay attention to diet, exercise, sleep and so on. If a child is short and has been tested for calcium deficiency, you can take calcium supplements, such as calcium gluconate tablets and calcium carbonate tablets, under the guidance of a doctor, which can promote the development of bones and help the child grow taller to a certain extent. When taking calcium tablets, you need to pay attention to the side effects of drugs, such as loss of appetite, nausea and other adverse reactions. It should be noted that children’s height is affected by many factors, such as heredity, diet, exercise and so on. Therefore, in addition to giving children calcium tablets, we should ensure that children eat a comprehensive and balanced diet, appropriate exercise, and maintain sufficient sleep, etc., in order to promote the growth of height. If your child is short, we suggest that you take him or her to the hospital for a checkup to determine the cause of his or her shortness, and do not take calcium supplements blindly.