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Weight gain in baby

2024-04-30 14:30:36
Hello doctor My baby's birth weight was 3.3 kgs and now in 5 months her weight is 5.85 kgs. She is formula fed. She sometimes vomits milk after having it. I am a little worried as I think her weight gain is not up to the mark. Please suggest
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Hello, please feed every 2 hours. Once the baby reaches 6 months of age, you can introduce semi-solid foods, as well as boiled and mashed fruits and vegetables, in addition to cereals. Monitor the baby's growth at least every 3 months. Thank you

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She should be 6.9 kg at 5 mnths She has crossed from 50th percentile to below 15th centile as per the growth charts.
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Occasional vomitting couldn't have caused it. If she didn't have any illness, it must be due to reduced formula feed
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She needs abt 24 ounces of milk per day now. After 6 mnths additionally food

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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

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Yea she is just 600-800 gms less don’t worry

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Hi. By 5 to 6 months it should be around double the birth weight. It is a bit on lower end. Please consult online for detailed explanation of diet around this age

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Yes weight could have been around 7.5kg But now weight gain is difficult at this age. After 6 months start solids with proper consultation.

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