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Baby weight is 9 kg in 19 months
My 19 months baby boy weight is only 9 kg .recently he was coughing n vomited twice.is he underweight? Doc gave iron supplement.m worried
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I understand your concern for your child
the vomiting is likely due to the cough — children often gag or vomit when they have intense coughing spells.
At 19 months, a weight of 9 kg is slightly below the average for age, but we need to look at the full picture — including height, head circumference, birth history, and the growth trend over time. Some children are naturally lean but healthy and active. If your child is otherwise active and playful, and have normal milestones there is no need to worry as of now.
Watch for red flags like frequent infections, poor appetite, developmental delays, or chronic diarrhea. If none of these are present, it’s usually constitutional or nutritional issues, not disease.
Next Steps
Focus on nutrition: small, frequent, energy-rich meals, and a focus on family-based feeding habits.
You can continue iron supplements
Symptomatic treatment is enough for the cough
Health Tips
Regular follow-up for growth trends will be helpful
Immunise as per schedule
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It’s understandable that you’re worried. At 19 months, an average baby boy weighs around 10–12 kg, so 9 kg is slightly below average, but not necessarily underweight—especially if your child is active, meeting developmental milestones, and eating reasonably well. Minor illnesses like coughing and vomiting can cause temporary appetite loss or weight fluctuation.
Iron supplementation suggests your doctor may have noted anemia, which can be common in toddlers and may affect appetite and growth. Continue the iron as prescribed, and monitor for improvement.
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Can you say what is the birthweight of the baby and then based on that how much gain is there and complete blood picture should be done to know the iron status so that u can give accordingly
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once for discussion
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