#asktheexperts what food give to 2.5 yr old baby to weight gain?

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#asktheexperts what food give to 2.5 yr old baby to weight  gain?

Accepted Answer

Hello Mum, 
There is no need to worry if your child is healthy and active. To make your child gain weight, ensure your child get the right nutrition for their growing age. Try nutrition dense foods to aid in weight gain. Some recipes you can try are nuts ladoo, seeds, peanut Chikki, makhana, Dal chilla or cutlets, Ragi porridge, vegetable paratha, fruit milkshake etc 
Hope this helps!

Accepted Answer

Hi, Give 3 meals and 2-3 snacks in a day to your baby. Add ghee or home made butter in your baby food.
Add dry fruits, paneer, cheese, curd, boiled egg etc in your baby diet.
Give energy dense fruits and vegetables like banana chikku potatoes sweet potatoes etc along with other seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Avoid giving thin soups and juices.
Limit intake of milk to 400-450 ml per day. As it fills baby tummy leaving less space for solids.
Also consult your pediatrician to rule out any nutritional deficiency.