Hello .. My baby boy is 16 month old with weight 10.5kg and he looks very weak with skinny legs .. sometimes I am worried that Is he healthy or having deficiency in body .. And soft spot(Fontanelle) in head is still there ..

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist2 years ago

A. dear parent, weight of 10.5 kg is a normal weight for your 16 months old baby, do not worry. do not go by the appearance of your baby. if your baby is active, playful and achieving all growth milestones then it indicates good health.

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