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2021-05-22 10:57:00
He is 13 months old and not gaining weight from past 3 months..... weight is constant at 9 kgs Is it ok?
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While on a slightly lower side, it’s not abnormal weight. At 1 year, the child should ideally be three times the birth weight. Has your little one gained that? Don’t expect a rapid increase in weight now that the child is a year old.

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If the child is active and playful it is normal

Answered2021-05-22 11:01:16

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The baby is in healthy weight according to the growth chart Need not wrry

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