my baby is 16 months but his weight is 8.5 only from 11 months what is the reason what should I do

A. Dear parent, weight of 8.5 kg is still a normal weight for 16 months old baby boy. Also, if your baby is active, playful and achieving all growth milestones then do not worry. For healthy weight gain, give homemade balanced diet having variety of food groups especially seasonal fruits and vegetables even green leafy vegetables. At least 500 ml of milk every day including milk products like curd, paneer, cheese. You can give eggs and non veg foods. Add powdered nuts like almonds, walnuts to baby’s diet. Add ghee to baby’s food. Give 5 meals a day and up to one katori every time. Continue to breastfeed till 2 years.