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3.5 month old weighing 7.3kg breastfed

2023-02-02 11:35:51
Hi doc, Am Exclusively breast feeding my son . He is 3.5 months old went for 14th week vaccination checked weight he is 7.3kg. I checked with ped he said he is slightly over weighed and asked me to reduce the feeding frequency. I am feeding on demand basis only. So I don't feel am overfeeding him. Could you please tell me is baby is over weighed. If so will it be a problem for him in future. Please suggest
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Greetings yes the baby is slightly over weight but don't get worried as we start complimentary feed after 6 month baby will be gaining normal weight untill that feed your child every 2-3 hrly.

Answered2023-02-02 12:26:10

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