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Not gaining weight
My boy 9.5 month weight 7 kg only.
..birth weight 2.4 kg...he is also not interested in solids...eats 3 to 4 bites per meal...what to do...should i worry? Can i start mct oil for him??
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Usually by 9 months, baby’s weight it should be between 2-3 times of the birth weight. If its below that, we have to evaluate the child. Also need to check length, head circumference and mid arm circumference. Consult once for physical assessment. Would be helpful if nutrition history regarding breastfeeding and complementary feeds.
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Keep track on weight velocity. Serial weight measurement is better than single weight measurement
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Consult if weight doesn’t get 3X the birth weight by 1 teary
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Weight normal, may ur love n expectations high
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Dnt worry eating n gaining well
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Try giving small and frequent feeds and start with semisolid consistency and further add more solid as baby start accepting solid.
No need to add mct oil
Weight is following normal trend
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Dr. Ashna Thomas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Kolkata
Weight is slightly on the lower side ,that alone should not be a concern .
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continue breast feeding along with supplementary feeding ,can add calorie rich foods like ghee ,jaggery to diet and monitor for weight gain.
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if still a concern ,consult a paediatrician in person for assessment.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Supe Vishal Laxman
Neonatologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
Don't worry.weight is good
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Usually Birth weight triples at 1 yr means birth weight was 2.4kg ×3 triples = 7.2kg
So baby weight is normal only
Try giving Neopeptin drops 1ml daily once before feed for 5 days to increase Appetite
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