Not gaining weight

2026-02-17 17:53:09
My boy 9.5 month weight 7 kg only. ..birth weight 2.4 kg...he is also not interested in solids...eats 3 to 4 bites per meal...what to do...should i worry? Can i start mct oil for him??
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Usually by 9 months, baby’s weight it should be between 2-3 times of the birth weight. If its below that, we have to evaluate the child. Also need to check length, head circumference and mid arm circumference. Consult once for physical assessment. Would be helpful if nutrition history regarding breastfeeding and complementary feeds.
Next Steps
Keep track on weight velocity. Serial weight measurement is better than single weight measurement
Health Tips
Consult if weight doesn’t get 3X the birth weight by 1 teary

Answered2026-02-18 17:18:21

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Weight normal, may ur love n expectations high
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Dnt worry eating n gaining well

Answered2026-02-18 13:38:02

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Try giving small and frequent feeds and start with semisolid consistency and further add more solid as baby start accepting solid. No need to add mct oil Weight is following normal trend

Answered2026-02-18 12:16:55

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Weight is slightly on the lower side ,that alone should not be a concern .
Next Steps
continue breast feeding along with supplementary feeding ,can add calorie rich foods like ghee ,jaggery to diet and monitor for weight gain.
Health Tips
if still a concern ,consult a paediatrician in person for assessment.

Answered2026-02-24 12:55:06

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-02-19 07:18:54

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Don't worry.weight is good

Answered2026-02-18 16:48:06

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Usually Birth weight triples at 1 yr means birth weight was 2.4kg ×3 triples = 7.2kg So baby weight is normal only Try giving Neopeptin drops 1ml daily once before feed for 5 days to increase Appetite

Answered2026-02-18 12:37:25

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