hello doctor my baby boy is 5 months 15 days old and his weight is 7.4 and his birth weight is 3.4 and he looks so lean is he gaining good weight? I am worrying when we checked weight at 5 month starting he is 7 kgs and he gained 0.5 form past one and half- month

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Dear mum, weight of 7.4 kg is a very healthy weight for 5 months 15 days old baby, do not worry. Baby should double the birth weight by 6 months or earlier which your baby has already achieved.

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