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Hello dr I have 8 months old baby boy his weight is 6.850 kg .is it ok or he is underweight .he is very active baby .what can I do for his weight gain .I introduce solid foods 2 times a day. Please give me advice for weight gain I am so worried.
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Weight gain occurs with calorie rich food & not with medication . Please ask your Paediatrician if the baby is maintaining growth centile or not
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
More detailed history required.
What was his birth weight.
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Increase complementary feeds to 4-6 times/day. Make calorie dense by adding ghee
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