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2021-01-22 02:13:06
My baby is 5 months old and she is 5kgs 20 days back.she didn't gain weight since 2 weeks and she is 5.1 only now is it ok?
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Speed of gain of weight is poor. 100 GM's in 2 weeks. See for cause. Every month weight should gain by 700 GM's atleast. At one year the target is above or atkeast 10 kgs

Answered2021-01-22 05:08:41

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At 5months of age weight should be double of birth weight..... If it is double then nothing to worry...
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now onwards weight will not increase as much as increased in first 3months of life...

Answered2021-01-22 02:53:42

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Hi, This is normal. Nothing to worry

Answered2021-01-23 12:54:35

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