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Mom of a 3 yr 5 m old boy3 years ago

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hi, my baby boy is 3month and 1week old, he is 5.7kg, from past 15days he gains only 200gms, which is very less and he looks very thin, what should I do to increase his weight, please suggest me...

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Dear mum, weight of 5.7 kg is a normal weight for 3 months 1 week old baby. For healthy weight gain, you should exclusively breastfeed till 6 months complete. At one episode of breast feeding, feed from only one breast so that baby receives fat rich hindmilk which will help in weight gain.

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