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Baby weight gain
My baby boy is 2.5 month old, his birth weight was 2.7 kg, now his weight is 4.5 kg only, is it normal? What should I do for more weight gain, he feeds properly and since two days he is sleeping more and feeding only 30ml, usually he feeds 60-90 ml.
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The weight gain of the baby is adequate
Take care of mother’s nutrition and water intake during lactation.
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Continue exclusive breastfeeding till 6 months
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Dr. A Lohith Reddy
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Considering birth weight your childs weight is adequate for 2.5 months . If your child is taking 8 to 12 feeds per days it's normal . If he is taking less than 8 feeds consult nearest pediatrician.
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