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Baby weight decreased
Hi Doctor,
Baby is 9 month old. Birth weight 3.48kg and her current weight is 8.3kg. but her weight was 8.6kg during her 7 month vaccination. Baby weight is reduced. She is very active don't have any other health problems. And 4 days back her tooth started to coming out. She is taking breastfeeding properly but not at all interested in eating other foods. I am worried about her reduction in weight . Please suggest next steps. She is not liking to take zincovit syrup.
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Weight is normal for age. It's common for kids to have phases of less eating. There is no need to worry if child is active. Is she passing potty ? Are there lots of gases?
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No need to worry if the baby is active. It could be the error in measuring weight
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d3 drops is recommended till 1yr of age.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Reduce breast feeding and increase complementary feeds.
Give a healthy diet and add ghee to the food
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