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Insuff Weight gain of my 3 month old
My 3 month old son weighed 3.1 kg on birth.Later he was diagnosed with sepsis and recovered in a week.Today he is 3 month old his weight is 4.3kg.He's on breastfeed and formula as well(75 ml) 4 times a day.We give him MITS oil as well for weight gain.His height 62 came and head circumference is 41cms.Wanted to know why he's not gaining much weight.Can sepsis be the reason?Also he's quiet active as well.His legs and hand look thin.Kindly advise for the same.Thank you.
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After recovery from sepsis, weight gain of 1.2 kg over 2.5 month, average
At 5 month weight should be around 6 kg,
Try to give only brest milk, with multivitamin and vitamin d3
Give 3-4 night time feed,
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