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2023-11-16 16:36:43
My son is in its 5th month. 1) What should be his ideal weight at this age? 2) Is there any guide to keep check on his weight?
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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

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Please consult pediatrician as proper detailed history is not possible on chat in your case and then take medicines.

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The baby's weight becomes almost double of the birth weight by the age of 5-6 months. Normally when the baby gets one year old, the weight is three times of the birth weight in a healthy full term baby.

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