Baby weight gaining is slow

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My baby weighed 3 kg at birth. After 1 month, her weight increased to 3.8 kg, and by 4 months (on February 13th), she weighed 5.050 kg. The doctor expressed concern that her weight gain was slow and recommended supplementing breast milk with formula milk. One week later, on February 20th, her weight increased to 5.220 kg. I'd like to know if her current weight gain is satisfactory.

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Dr. Girish Francis Pediatrician 21 yrs exp Kottayam · Accepted Answer

Dr. Girish Francis

Pediatrician 21 yrs exp Kottayam

Your baby’s current weight is slightly below normal.Her current weight gain in the last one week is normal for the age

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Keep checking the weight at regular intervals of 2weeks to one month

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