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my 16 month son weighs only 8kgs. birth weight was 2.2kgs. is 8kgs normal? what can I do for his weight gain

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my 16 month son weighs only 8kgs. birth weight was 2.2kgs. is 8kgs normal? what can I do for his weight gain

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Dear mum, considering that your child was born with a weight of 2.2 kg, weight of 8 kg is fine at 16 months.
For healthy weight gain and growth, give homemade balanced diet having variety of food groups especially seasonal fruits and vegetables even green leafy vegetables. At least 500 ml of milk every day including milk products like curd, paneer, cheese. You can give eggs and non veg foods. Add powdered nuts like almonds to baby’s food. Add ghee to baby’s food. 
Give top food 4 to 5 times a day and up to one katori every time. Continue to breastfeed till 2 years.

#AskTheExpert my 16 month son weighs only 8kgs. birth weight was 2.2kgs. is 8kgs normal? what can I do for his weight gain