What is the ideal weight gain for babies? My LO birth weight was 2.5 kgs and now he is 5.2 kgs . He will turn 3 months old day after tomorrow . He is on exclusive breastfeeding

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear mum, a weight gain of 900 grams per month is a healthy weight gain and a weight of 5.2 kg is normal for 3 months old baby. Baby should gain at least 500 grams per month and should double the birth weight by 6 months.

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