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HomeQuestions & AnswersHi Doctor, My daughter is now 8 months and 11days old. Her birth weight was 2.480kg n she was IUGR baby. Delivered in 37 week. Now she is only 6kg by 8months. Recently only started to have solid foods. Till then she was only feeding with breast milk. I am really concerned about her weight gain. Please advise sir.
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Mom of a 4 yr 4 m old girl3 years ago
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Hi Doctor, My daughter is now 8 months and 11days old. Her birth weight was 2.480kg n she was IUGR baby. Delivered in 37 week. Now she is only 6kg by 8months. Recently only started to have solid foods. Till then she was only feeding with breast milk. I am really concerned about her weight gain. Please advise sir.

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profile image of Dr.Deepinder Kaur DhawanExpertDr.Deepinder Kaur DhawanObstetrician and Gynaecologist3 years ago

A. child should double it's birth weight by completion of Six month and triples by one year. give fibre rich diet as khichdi Dalia oats etc with added fruit and vegetables

profile image of RashmiRashmiMom of a 11 yr 2 m old girl3 years ago

A. Hello But am I’ll advise you to consult a nutrition expert did you started with semisolid the doctor would be able to guide you correctly so water should be included into your child’s diet gradually the wait is going to be there and maybe if you need to go ahead with the supplementary feeding in terms of milk and also be suggested by the

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