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Mom of a 1 yr 4 m old girl11 months ago

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#asktheexperts my baby not drinking milk for more than 3 mins during each feed. Her weight gain is only 400 gms this month. Could you please advise what should I do?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist11 months ago

A. dear mum the baby shd be double the birth wt by 5 mths look for correct latch during feeding feed in a calm environment without distraction at one time feed from only one breast

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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl11 months ago

A. Usually a minimum gain scene should be somewhere around 500 g in a month plus the child should have feeding for at least 3 to 5 minutes every three hours or so whatever your child if the weight is not proper child is not taking proper feeding try giving bottle feeding and see that helps

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