weight of baby is not increasing ... baby was born prematurely 31+3weeks ... birth weight 1560 gm weight gain months wise 1st month - 450gm 2nd -. 900 gm 3rd -. 1080 gm 4th -. 700 gm 15th March - 4500 gm 31st March -4650 gm I m worried .. baby is taking Similac neosure .. 90 ml at a time 6-7 times a day.. what can be the possible reason of slow weight gain...

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Hello mom the baby over a period of time is been gaining weight , so not to worry normally babies gain about 300 GMs to 1 kg monthly and he been a premature baby they gain weight on a slow pace as compared to full term baby

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