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2018-02-27 05:55:01
Hello doctor,                My son is now 11 months old he is 9.5kg. At the time of birth he was 3.9. First four months he gained 1kg and after that he is gaining 300 gm less or more. Doctor says he should triple his birth weight. Why my baby is not gaining weight . I breastfeed him and give all varieties of food. Still he dont gain weight why is it?
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Don’t worry if Baby is playful, eating well then it’s ok. Some time this is normal weight gain at 11 months.
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Continue all variety of food Breast feed Avoid force feeding

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