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Proper weight gain
My girl baby is 3 months 15days her weight is 5.6 kg. Her birth weight is 2.7kg. is this proper weight gain? She is on both bm&fm. Past 4 days she is passing motion while feeding itself (both fm&bm). Is this normal? Will it affect her weight gain?? Kindly advise
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Weight is absolutely normal for age and gain weight from birth weight
Passing stool immediately after feed is gastro colic reflux its normal no need to worry.
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Exclusive Breastfeed till 6 months complete
Stop top formula milk
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Give only BF
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stop formula
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Dr. Soumalya Kundu
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi !
Weight gain is good.
Regarding motion, need some more information , plz consult online
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Dr. Sowmitra Suraneni
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes! Your baby's weight gain is adequate. Try to keep her on breastmilk as much as possible. Passing motion while feeding is also quite normal especially in children less than a year. It's called gastrocolic reflex and don't worry it doesn't affect your baby's weight.
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