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I think my boy is under weight
My baby boy is 22 months old and he is very thin and weighs 11 kg how can I increase his weight and overall look as he is very thin when I touch him I can count his rib cage
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11 kg in 22 months can be normal. It should be 4 time of his birth weight by this time. Although you are worried about the weight, you can add ghee or butter in every meal
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Hello,
Your child is in the borderline for underweight
Continue breast feeling
You can alter his diet at home
Nutrient-Dense Diet
Add healthy fats: Ghee, butter, avocado, nut butters
Include protein: Eggs, dairy, pulses, cheese, chicken, fish
Frequent meals: 3 main meals + 2–3 snacks per day
Avoid empty calories: Skip sugary snacks, juices, junk food
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Deworming: Syp Albendazole 400mg/10ml, give 5ml stat after meal and repeat every 6months
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11 kg is just below the normal limit - what's his height?
Just give him proper nutritional food.
You can give him pediasure/nan-grow with milk
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Continue offering regular, nutritious meals and snacks. Focus on calorie-dense foods appropriate for his age, such as healthy fats (avocado, nut butters if no allergies), full-fat dairy, and protein sources. Do not force-feed.
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