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2024-06-30 16:21:46
My kid is 11 months old and he is not gaining nor losing weight since 5th month. His weight at 5th month is 8. 3kgs and now 11th month his weight is 8.5kgs now. Is it normal?
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Weight gain per month more important Height head, head circumference need to know food habits milestones Behaviour food

Answered2024-07-01 08:26:12

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Height, head size and milestones are as important as weight. Please mention that also. Weight is in normal range for age. It has increased a lot initially. Please visit a pediatrician for check up

Answered2024-07-01 03:14:18

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Weight gain can be better. Should try improving diet - more calories (add ghee /oil), protein, vit

Answered2024-07-01 02:21:30

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Avg weight is from 8 to 11 kg , high protein high calorie diet

Answered2024-06-30 17:22:19

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I hope weight checked at 5 months of age was with a good machine. If that machine was not proper, then don't worry.

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Its normal

Answered2024-07-01 04:56:55

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