EVER SINCE MY 13 MONTHS BABY STARTED WALKING SHE IS NOT GAINING WEIGHT. SINCE 2 MONTHS SHE GAINED ONLY 400 GMS. SHE IS 10.8 KG. SHE IS VERY ACTIVE. 85 PERCENT ON FORMULA. FOR 1 MONTHS NOT GIVING IRON SYRUP AS PAEDIATRICIAN TOLD TO DISCONTINUE. PLZ SUGGEST SOMETHING

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ExpertDr.Rasika ThosarPaediatric Intensivist3 years ago

A. no need to give formulainclude energy dense foods like banana, dryfruits , sheera add ghee , one spoon a day in total. have good physical activity. avoid screen time. also check for anemia, worms , vitamin deficiency if no improvement.

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