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Baby age :2 years. Birth weight was 1.94 kg and now at 24 months weight is 9.6 kg and height 85cm. Is the weight gain and height ok or on lesser side? I am offering him 3 major meals along with one snack everyday. Also baby is active through out the day and is a picky eater.
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appropriate for age
not very less
most of the babies will be picky eaters
nothi g to be worried much
if any new food introduction to baby
it takes around 15 times the same food to get the taste
soo just be calm and try again
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Height is normal
Coming to weight it is slightly lower you can increase calories intake so that the weight pulls up
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Only mild lower side weight
Nothing to worry
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Dr. Mahak Arora
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
Weight is ok for age .. Being picky is also normal so just try to expose the food multiple times
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Less than normal
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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At 24 months, a weight of 9.6 kg and height of 85 cm are consistent with the lower percentiles of WHO growth standards, where the average is approximately 12 kg and 87 cm. Considering the low birth weight of 1.94 kg, this growth trend resembles a common "catch-up" pattern often seen in smaller infants. To encourage healthy gain, try offering nutrient-dense foods like avocados or nut butters and stick to a consistent meal schedule. Pediatricians often recommend tracking these measurements on a growth chart to ensure the child follows their own steady curve rather than just meeting averages.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Birth weight was on the lower side, but current height of 85 cm is reasonably okay for age. Weight of 9.6 kg is slightly on the lower side, especially if the child is a picky eater. If the baby is active, playful and developmental milestones are normal, it is usually not very concerning.
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Try giving 3 main meals with 2 healthy snacks daily. Include protein-rich foods like curd, paneer, cheese, eggs, dal, khichdi, peanut butter etc. Avoid force feeding.
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Regular growth monitoring is important. If weight gain remains poor, appetite is very low, or there are frequent illnesses, do consult your pediatrician for evaluation.
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