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Mom of a 3 yr 1 m old boy3 years ago

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My baby is 1 week old and his weight is 2.8kg. His hands and legs are very thin.What has to be done ? How to increase my Baby weight

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NehaGuardian of a 9 m old girl8 months ago

A. 2.8 kg weight for 1 week is not low. Generally weight reduces in first 10 days and then regains. Keep feeding the baby every 2 hours. Ideally birth weight should be regained in 1st month. If birth weight is regained and pee count is 6 and above baby is growing perfectly

Sunita MahatoMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. to increase weight start with vitamin supplement drops as zincovit or A to Z drops consulting your pediatrician.. it is exclusively Breast feed recommended for six months mother milk helps weight gain

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