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Poor weight gain

2018-04-22 17:36:49
My baby's birth weight was 3.8 and at 4months she is only 6.1 is the slow weight gain is a problem.. She is completely on formula. Can anyone pls help
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No,weight gain is fine. Just ensure feeds at regular intervals of atleast 3 to 3-1/2 hours or on demand,whichever is later. Ensure strict hygiene in preparation and giving feeds.

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