Baby not gaining weight

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Baby born Dec 2018 Birth weight 3.1 Current weight sep 2019 5.9 She is very active Mostly on formula fed 1or 2 breastfed as I'm.working .. she is a fussy eater when comes to solid Is weight gain is sufficient? Can someone help what I need to do next What to do improve weight

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Dr. Kishore Baske Pediatric Endocrinologist 7 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Kishore Baske

Pediatric Endocrinologist 7 yrs exp Hyderabad

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For 10 months girl expected weight is 8kg ( by 1 yr weight should be tripled). 5.9 kg very low. Seems to be nutritional component is the reason for such a low weight. Plz contact Pediatrician and take dietary advice. Baby need proper weaning, small quantity with high calorie and protein diet.

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