my son is 5 month now, he is 7 kgs.. doctor told its good weight at this month but he looks lean and always his stomach looks like empty. I don't know whether he gets enough milk from me Or not.. but he is active.. is this normal or should be fed more??

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Dear mum, weight of 7 kg is a very healthy weight, do not worry. If your baby is active, alert, passing urine more than 7 times in 24 hours, achieving all growth milestones then your baby is receiving adequate feed.

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