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My daughter is 17 months old.she was born with 2.8kg,now she weighs 8.6kg and 72.5cm in length..is she under weight?? Please suggest on how to increase weight and height
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At age of 1 yr normal child weighing 9 to 10 kg.so wt slightly lower side . you give fat and protein rich food.
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