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Guardian of a 5 yr 1 m old girl4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert My daughter is 6+ is active and cheerful even sits but not gaining weight. she has increased a bit in height but not weight. she is exclusively on FM from 4+ month. please suggest what to give her to increase weight?

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Sunita MahatoMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. foods to be given to increase the weight gain as potato sweet potato ragi eggs banana dry fruit as almonds cashew dates in paste or powdered form ghee butter cheese in moderate amount.. give natural appetizer as coconut water, ajwain water, jeera water.. you can start with vitamin supplements as zincovit drops or A to Z drops consulting your pediatric..

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