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HomeQuestions & Answers#AskTheExpert My toddler eats well - same food as us, 2 fruits a day etc. But has has not gained weight for the past 6 months, his height and weight are below average. His poop sometimes has whole undigested fruits (apples and oranges). What more can be done to increase his weight?
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Mom of a 5 yr 10 m old boy3 years ago
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#AskTheExpert My toddler eats well - same food as us, 2 fruits a day etc. But has has not gained weight for the past 6 months, his height and weight are below average. His poop sometimes has whole undigested fruits (apples and oranges). What more can be done to increase his weight?

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician3 years ago
A. Hello, your baby boy is 30 months old and his weight is less than normal for his age so give him high grade proteins like boiled eggs and dry fruits with buffalo milk
Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago
A. Weight gain in a child is a good indicator for proper health of the child and there should be a regular weight gain as per the age of the child. if there is not a proper weight gain it can be because of many factors and three most important causes are Baby not taking enough calories Baby is not absorbing the enough calories which the baby is taking Baby is bukorning too many calories . So a proper assessment is very important to know the caushe regarding this .
Sunita MahatoMom of 2 children3 years ago
A. he has not gained weight potato sweet potato ragi Dalia banana eggs dry fruits as cashew almond in paste and powdered form ghee butter cheese in moderate amount start with vitamin supplement as Zincovit or syrup A to Z consulting your pediatric
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