#asktheexperts Hi Sir, my Son is 8 months old. His weight is 7.8kgs. At 5 months he was 7.2 kgs and at 7 months he was 7.9 kgs. He is not gaining weight . What can I do to make him gain weight.

A. Dear parent, weight of 7.8 kg is absolutely normal for 8 months old baby, don’t worry. After 6 months, the amount of weight gain per month reduces. For healthy weight gain, give homemade balanced diet having variety of food groups especially seasonal fruits and vegetables even green leafy vegetables. Continue to breastfeed and give milk products like curd, paneer, cheese. You can give eggs and non veg foods. Add powdered nuts like almonds to baby’s diet. Add ghee to baby’s food. Give 3 meals a day and up to half katori every time.