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12kg weight of 8 months baby boy
Doctor my baby boy is 8 months old. And he weighs around 11.5 kg is it normal or not. ?? Should I worry ?
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Weight is on higher normal side... don't overfeed the baby
Consult with pediatrician in person.
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11.5 kg weight is very normal for 8 months old kid... It falls between 90th to 95th centile .. which is normal .. dont worry...
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Baby weight is on the higher side of normal. Was his weight always on the higher side ?
What was his birth weight?
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Nothing to worry. Allow the baby to play and not to feed after every crying/ noises.
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
Yes.. but important is height growth. And growth is a dynamic thing so need to monitor every 6 monthly atleast
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