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Hi doctor, My baby boy is 17 months old. His weight is around 9 kg. Is it ok with his weight. He is not gaining weight . We are giving him breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner. Please suggest any alteration so that he can gain weight.
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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist3 years agoA. Hello mom check his weight as per his birth weight which tend to triple by the age of one year and then yearly they gain about 2 to 4 kgs .. if he was a preterm baby then they tend to gain weight on a slow pace as compared to full term baby .
You can now give him regular foods made at home for the family no much restrictions for them now . You can give eggs , dry Fruits and nuts , whole grains and cereals , sago , Channa, rajma , horse gram , stuff paranthas, rice , millets , panner , milk , ghee
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