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Mom of a 4 yr 10 m old girl4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert : My baby is gaining only 100 grams per week even now. Her birth weight was 3.7kg now at 3.5 months she is only 5.05kg is it healthy gain? or what shall I do to increase my baby's weight??

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SanthoshiMom of a 8 yr old girl4 years ago

A. Hi yea in the first 3 months, babies put on about 800-900grams each month. From 3-6 months, weight gain reduces to 1/2 kg/month. from 6-9 months, it becomes 1/3, and for 9-12 months, it becomes 1/4 kg. the birth weight doubles in the 4th month and triples when they reach 12 months of age.

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