mom of 5 months old boy. my son weighed 3.18 at birth. now he is 5kg. is the weight ok?? or should is start on solids to gain weight??.

2 Answers

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Dear mum, though your baby’s weight is fine, but overall weight gain has been slow considering a birth weight of 3.18 kg. Solids should be introduced only after 6 months. Until then you should exclusively breastfeed.

Siya BudhwaniMom of 2 children1 Year ago

A. no,I think u should wait till,6th month

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