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Abt 18 mnth baby weight
My daughter is 18 mnth n currently her wt is only 8kg n her height is 2.6 her wt not increasing everybody tell that she is underweight but she is totally active n also i feel her wt n height are not increasing from 4 _5 mnth n she only eat chicken n fruits n no vegetables so plz tell me she is under wt or how to increase her wt
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She is a little underweight but nothing major. Height is better than weight. What was her birth weight? Was she born premature? As she is active and eating, she will gain weight sooner or later. Is she passing potty daily? Does she have indigestion?
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, she is underweight.
Give calorie dense food frequently
Give plenty of liquids/ water
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Dr. Nirali Sheth
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Indore
Hi.. weight of your child Is somewhat less.. you can note down weight monthly and watch for how it increases. If she is active and doing well then no need to worry. You can offer her food like vegetables and grains every time in taste she likes.
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Once consult pediatrician online to rule out some other causes
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Give healthy diet.
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