#asktheexpert hii doctor mari 1sal ki beta he uski weight nahi bar rahi he o sab kuj khata he par fir vi weight nahi bar rahi he o preterm delivery hua tha mari...mai aisa ka karu ki uski weight accha sa bara.. thank you

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As the baby is preterm the weight gain will be relatively slow.
Also after one year of age the weight gain will be relatively slower.
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Giving high protein diet for proper weight gain

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hi
babies weight gain depends on their birth weight.
usually they gain triple their birth weight by the age of 12 months.
and ideally ,14 months old baby should have weight between 8 to 13 kg.
so ensure that your child gains enough or not.
for healthy weight gain,
offer starch rich food like boiled potatoes,sweet potatoes,rice to your child.
give energy dense fruits like apples banana papaya etc to your child.
add dairy products like paneer curd ghee milk etc in your child's diet.
give massage to your child daily.
maintain good hygiene.