Is my daughter underweight?

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My daughter's age is 9 months (295 days) and she weighs 7.5 kgs as of today. Is she considered underweight? How much she should weigh actually? What measures should I take to maintain her having a proper weight and growth? She is absolutely fine, very active. Only problem everyone feels is she is so weightless. Please help. Thanks in advance.

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Dr. Pandurang Sawant Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pandurang Sawant

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Pune

Don't worry She is not underweight Weight double in 5.5months And triple at 1yr of life. Mean if she was 2.5 kg at birth then At 5.5months she should be 5kg and at 1yr 7.5 kg that's all Now calculate ur aproximate weight of ur baby

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