#asktheexpert My daughter is 16 months and 7 kg only. Is she under weight. How will he gain weight.

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear mum, weight of 7 kg is slightly underweight for 16 months old baby girl. For healthy weight gain, 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 nuts like almonds to baby’s diet. Add ghee to every meal. Continue to breastfeed. Give top food 4 to 5 times a day and up to one katori every time.

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