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Child not gaining weight
My child is 3.5 yrs old and her weight is 11 kg. A year back her weight was almost same around 11 kg. She is quite active and playful but there is not much growth in terms of weight. We are feeding her with best of the food all the time but still no weight gain. Kindly advice
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Not to be worried
As child is eating well
Well active milestones are normal.
Continue to feed well.
Some babies catch up weight slowly
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Nothing to worry ,look he is healthy, playful and milestone are normal.
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Nothing to worry.
Give attention to give her a nutritional diet like nuts,fresh vegetables and fruits,energy dense feed like halwa,sattu.
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check for iron status after consulting pediatrician.
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Rate of weight gain is slow in 1 to 5 years of age. Check for growth in height.
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if gaining height and otherwise child is active then its fine
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seek medical advice or online consultation in case of any doubt
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Dr. Vipul Mehrotra
Pediatrician
28 yrs exp
Mumbai
Weight is not the only criteria for health if child is active and playful not to worry keep in touch with your Pediatrician who will monitor her with all parameter
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