1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Child Health Issues

  4. About weight and MCT oil. Is it harmful?

pediatrician-icon
About weight and MCT oil
My baby girl's weight is 2.2kg at the time of birth. After 10 days she weighed 1.9 kg, so the doctor suggested giving MCT oil 4/5 Drops after every feed upto 4kg. Now she has completed 3 months and she weighs 4.120 kg. Should I stop giving MCT? If I continue is it harmful?
120 Views v

Answers (2)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Care AI Shimmer
Can stop
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
Should stop Carries less meaning now
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

5 Myths About Weight Loss

Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh

Myths about how you can lose weight can sabotage even the healthiest and nutritious diet plan which you are following. H ... Read more

6 Myths and Facts About Weight Loss

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Weight loss is a long journey with many misconceptions attached to it. So, let us talk about more in detail about some c ... Read more

Which Oil Is The Best for Weight Loss?

Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh

No single oil is suitable for cooking. Every oil has a different amount of calorie and nutrition content. It is advised ... Read more

Olive Oil

Ms.Pushpa Ladsariya

Vegetable oils—like olive and canola—may be heart-healthy,but they’re still high in calories, which can add up to big-ti ... Read more

How Much Should You Exercise to Lose Weight?

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Trying to lose weight -Then probably you must be looking for fast results. So, let me save your time. Skip fad diets, ea ... Read more

Weight Loss for People With Hiv

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

Weight loss continues to be a difficult problem for people with HIV. Studies have shown that even a small amount of unwa ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Your child deserves the best

Your child deserves the best

Talk to expert pediatricians

  • Private & Confidential
  • Audio Calls
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

5 Myths About Weight Loss

Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh

Myths about how you can lose weight can sabotage even the healthiest and nutritious diet plan which you are following. H ... Read more

6 Myths and Facts About Weight Loss

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Weight loss is a long journey with many misconceptions attached to it. So, let us talk about more in detail about some c ... Read more

Which Oil Is The Best for Weight Loss?

Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh

No single oil is suitable for cooking. Every oil has a different amount of calorie and nutrition content. It is advised ... Read more

Olive Oil

Ms.Pushpa Ladsariya

Vegetable oils—like olive and canola—may be heart-healthy,but they’re still high in calories, which can add up to big-ti ... Read more

How Much Should You Exercise to Lose Weight?

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Trying to lose weight -Then probably you must be looking for fast results. So, let me save your time. Skip fad diets, ea ... Read more

Weight Loss for People With Hiv

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

Weight loss continues to be a difficult problem for people with HIV. Studies have shown that even a small amount of unwa ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

1 month old baby not gaining weight

 28740 Views
I had a baby boy on 27th may, 2017. His birth weight was 2.78 kg. Even after one month he didn't gain muc ... Read More

Baby weight

 17632 Views
My baby girl is 4 month old and my baby weight is 5 kg and birth weight is 3 kg so she weight is ok or no ... Read More

Low birth weight baby

 11539 Views
36 weeks born 2.1 kg in an uneventful c section..baby cried immediately at birth with good APGAR..can he ... Read More

Low birth weight baby

 5191 Views
Management of low birth weight of 2.1 kg..protocol for his management..mother had uneventful c section..c ... Read More

Baby weight

 1834 Views
My baby boy born with 2 kg 250 gram through cesarean delivery at 37 weeks..Is this normal weight for a ba ... Read More

About baby weight

 54 Views
My baby girl birth weight was 3.2kg.. at 2.5 month my baby weight was 5.8... bt now my baby is 3 month 7d ... Read More

MCT oil for 3 year old

 40 Views
My baby is on the lower side of weight and looks skinny. She eats food from family pot but still not gain ... Read More

Baby  slow weight gain at 1 year

 64 Views
Hi Dr My baby girl is 2.8kg at birth and now she is one year one mnth and she is 8.6kg. She is active an ... Read More

About my baby weight

 102 Views
My baby's birth weight was 3kg Now she is 14 months old and her weight was 8.1 kg Is it normal ...I cont ... Read More

Not gaining weight

 95 Views
My boy 9.5 month weight 7 kg only. ..birth weight 2.4 kg...he is also not interested in solids...eats 3 t ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.