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Mom of a 4 yr 4 m old boy3 years ago

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My son is 8 months old and he is not putting on weight even after feeding him properly with solids. His birth weight is 2.5kg and now he weighs only 5.8kgs. Is the weight growth a concern ?

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist3 years ago

A. you have to give high protein diet on a daily basis. include eggs and non vegetarian food in the diet and the target is that by one year of age the baby should triple the birth weight. you can consult a doctor for an evaluation if the weight gain is not steady

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years ago

A. Yes It definitely is a matter of concern your child currently does not even have a wait for a six month old child so definitely it’s a big matter of concern you should consult a paediatrician ones first and understand why the weight gain is so slow and if required you can take an advice from the nutrition expert after

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