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My baby will complete 3rd month on 28th of june her weight is only 4.2 during birth her weight was only 2.35 is that ok ?she is on breastfeed .
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Normally birth weight of baby doubles around 5months of age
In that case your baby has adequate weight gain
Nothing other than breast milk is required
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Continue exclusive breast feeding till 6months of age
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Weight gain is appropriate
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Yes weight gain is okay - nothing to worry.
Children almost double their birth weight by 4 months.
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Weight of a baby is expected to double at around 5 months. Considering that, the baby is gaining weight healthily. There is no need to worry. Continue breastfeeding.
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Ya weight gain is appropriate as per birth weight . Continue breast feeding .
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