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Baby not gaining weight

2024-03-07 00:27:55
My daughter is 6 months 13 days old. I have started feeding her solid foods for the past 10 days. Even though she is having a proper feed she looks very skinny. She doesn't look like a 6 months old baby. Kindly suggest me with weight gaining tips.
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Check weight

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Need to know exact weight of the baby. Generally birth weight become double at age of six month. So you can check accordingly.

Answered2024-03-07 04:39:45

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Pl check her weight, for the gain in last 6 months and from now on
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Can start her on solid food. Mashed, soft, one item at a time, 2 to 3 tbsp to start with 2 to 3 times. Gradually increase amounts

Answered2024-03-07 03:01:52

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