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Baby's birth weight is 2.84 kg and now she is 15 months old and her weight is 10.12 kg. Is the weight gain proper? Because at 12th month she was 9.8 kg and there is no much weight gain. Baby is active though but a concern as a parent with no much weight gain. Have stopped giving Vitamin D and multi vitamin too. Should we continue the syrup? Please advice.
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Hi, Donot worry. Weight gain is adequate. Do not expect rapid weight gain after 1 year of age as weight gain slows after first birthday. A child gains only 2-3 kg from 1 -2 years of age . No need to give any multivitamins. Only deworming and iron supplement is enough , make sure your child takes 1.5 g per kg of protein per day.
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Weight gain is fast in 1st year of life and then it slows down. Weight is appropriate for age. No need of any medication, give calorie dense food.
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Weight is thrice the birth weight by 10-12 months of age and 4 times the birth weight by 2 years of age
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Toddler Nutrition Nutrition during toddlerhood (ages 1–3 years) is critical for physical growth, neurodevelopment, and long-term health outcomes. This period is also when food preferences and eating behaviors are formed. I. Growth and Nutritional Physiology in Toddlers Toddlers gain 1.5–2.5 kg and grow 10–12 cm annually. Growth velocity is slower than infancy but still significant. Brain development remains rapid – ~80% of adult brain size is achieved by age 3. Increased motor activity demands higher caloric intake. 2. Key Nutrients and Their Clinical Relevance Iron: Critical for myelination and preventing iron-deficiency anemia Deficiency risk: picky eating, prolonged breastfeeding without iron supplementation Calcium & Vitamin D: Required for bone mineralization Clinical signs of deficiency: rickets, delayed tooth eruption Fat: Essential for neurodevelopment Avoid fat-restricted diets during this stage Vitamin A, C, Zinc: Support immune function and tissue repair 3. Common Feeding Challenges Physiological Anorexia: Appetite naturally decreases due to slower growth rate. Picky Eating: Normal exploratory behavior; may reject unfamiliar foods. Food Jags: Preference for the same food repeatedly. Bottle Dependence: Delays solid food acceptance, contributes to iron deficiency. 4. Dietary Recommendations Encourage family meals, self-feeding, and responsive feeding. Introduce a variety of textures and flavors. Avoid added sugars, salt, ultra-processed foods, and juices.  iron-rich foods with vitamin C to enhance absorption. meal patterns: 3 main meals + 2–3 snacks/day.
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don't worry much - concentrate on nutrition
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Weight is normal only
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As per the age weight is right No issues . No need to give supplements
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kindly consult once for discussion
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No worry
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