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Baby is gaining slow weight
Hello dr.
my baby girl was born at 36 weeks 4 days..her birth weight was 2.3 kg now she is 4mobth 15 days old her weight is 5.8 kg..she is gaining slow weight..and her she has not proper control on her head..she can hold her head but not properly..she is active smiles,babbling and hold toys in her hands..is this ok or should i concerned
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Relax your baby is growing normally
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Dear parent, in regards to weight u need not be worried!!! Head control usually attains by 3 to 5 months so u can wait too. If you are very concerned you can pls visit a pediatrician so they ll be assess u and help u better.. birth weight doubles by 5 months.!!
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Babies double their weight by 5 months, so her weight is normal.
Even though her age is 4 months, her correct age will be 3 months. So her development for a 3 months is normal.
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Dr. N V Tejaswini
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi! Babies normally double their birth weight by 5-6 months , your baby doubled birth weight which mean gaining good weight.
At 4months babies hold neck which is normal .what do you mean by not proper May I know?
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Dr. Areti Murali
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Vizianagaram
You baby development is appropriate for age no need to worry and weight is also within limits no need to worry. You didn't mention mode of feeding continue breast feed.
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