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Do babies of low birth weight learn to stand late independently compared to babies of healthy weight of same age? Does body weight matter in achieving motor skills?

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Hello good evening Development depends on gestational age rather than birth weight. If your baby is full term baby then Development should be normal ...  Read More

Hello doctor...my baby is 9 month 15 day old...her weight is 6.3 kg and birth weight was 2.3 kg...is this ok?

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Baby weight is little less for 9 month.. ...  Read More

Hi Dr, My Twin babies weight at birth was 2.2kg (M) n 1.8 kg (F)... 35 Week delivery After 3 months n 20 days, both weight 4.6kg. All other factors like pee potty are normal n being breastfeed only. Are the weights normal? Thanks

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Yes normal ...  Read More

My daughter was born at 37 weeks. But her birth weight is 2.2 kg only. What should be her weight after 1 month.what measures do we need to follow to improve her weight.

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Greetings weight gain should be around 15-20gm /days . Continue breast feeding ...  Read More

My baby was diagnosed with a large pda of 6mm, her birth weight was 2.7 kg and now she is 6 weeks old and her weight is around 3.4 kg, is this normal, will the pda close on it's own , I am worried please help

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6 mm PDA is not normal. U need to get a follow up scan at 6 week.See the current size .Get Consulted once with Pediatrician. ...  Read More

Management of low birth weight of 2.1 kg..protocol for his management..mother had uneventful c section..can he be taken home even though mother is still in hospital

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For LBW baby ,I will suggest for hospital management for initial few days till baby starts showing consistent weight gain.Mothers expressed milk is better than formula feed. ...  Read More

36 weeks born 2.1 kg in an uneventful c section..baby cried immediately at birth with good APGAR..can he be taken home while mother is still in hospital

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Yes,you can,but with the precaution instructions given by your paediatrician. ...  Read More

She was born on 37 week 2days...her birth weigjt was 2760 grms but now after 2months she is only 4.2 kg n her pee count is 10 times a day still she is not growing n looks very lean... What should be done. Due to corona i m in my hometown medical facilites is not that good here

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Hi!!Weight gain should be 20-30 gms per day..... accordingly , she is growing well and gaining weight well...so don't worry ...  Read More

My baby birth weight is 4.4 kgs.. and now his weight is 8.9 kgs. Suggest any food for better growth and weight

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Have u tried all household foods...like green vegetables,egg,chicken soups,fruits ..... ...  Read More

My baby birth weight was 3.155 kg now he is 2 months old and his weight is 4.69 kg. Is it normal or underweight?

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Good weight gain Don't worry ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, My baby boy weight at birth was 3.12 Now he turned 6 months 10 days His current weight is 6.5 he is gaining only 400 grms per month from last month onwards I don't have much knowledge why this much less weight gain from last month His pee count is more than 10 times Is it really a concern or is weight gain proper? Note : I was diag

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Hi my daughter is 9 months 10days old. By 7months 2 days her weight is 7.3. now her weight is 8kg. Everything is normal. Her milestones also perfect. Is it ok. Her birth weight is 2.5kg. Is everything ok

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

Worrying about my baby girl not tripled birth weight.. birth weight 3.1kg now 13 months her weight 7.7kg..she is active walking independently

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Take care of her diet.If baby is active plz do not worry too much.Consult local pediatrician for physical examination ...  Read More

My baby girl's DOB: 9 Jan and birth weight is 2.640.Now she is 105 days old and weight is 5.1. it is a good weight or under weight.

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Weight is good. At 5 months, weight should be double of birth weight so you are on right track ...  Read More

Baby birth weight was 1.94 kg and now at 11 months his weight is 7.4kg. Giving 3 proper meals breakfast lunch dinner and in between fruit as a snack. Baby on formula feed and he takes 4-5 serve of milk in a day. Is the weight gain fine or lesser side?

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No issues ...  Read More

My 5 day baby is weighing 2.56 kg now and his birth weight was 3.03kg at the time of birth. Is it too much of weight loss and till what day or time weight loss will continue.

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consult pediatrician as it is more thn expected weight loss...than you ...  Read More

My baby girl is born with 2.71 kgs birth weight. At 5 months she is 5.2 kgs. Is this a good weight. By which month should baby weight double. Pls advise

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No issues ...  Read More

Hi Mybaby is 2 month and 3 weeks old.His birth weight was 3 kg. Current weight is 4.7 kg..is this normal or he is underweight.

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Normal ...  Read More

My 5-month-old baby has this white patch on leg since birth. Can you let me know what is this exactly is any treatment required for it.

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Need more photos.. for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Hi, my baby birth weight was 3.5 kg now at 2.5 months his weight is 4.8 is it normal? He is on formula feeding from birth. We use bottle for feeding from 10 days he is facing too much of gas problem and refusing feed. pls suggest solution.

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Avoid bottle feeds Weight could have been more, may be 5.5 ...  Read More

My daughter is 15 months old and her weight is 7.3kg and she took nan-pro since birth and didn't take mother feed. Birth weight was 2.5 kg She is very active and keep on running whole day. Is this a normal weight for 15 months old and how to increase her weight. We give her seasonal fruits vegetables rice prantha ceralec etc

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Add ghee to all meals possible. Try giving One egg a day. Non veg like chicken or fish twice a week. Dryfruit paste/powder can be added to her meals ...  Read More

My baby boy is 2.5 month old, his birth weight was 2.7 kg, now his weight is 4.5 kg only, is it normal? What should I do for more weight gain, he feeds properly and since two days he is sleeping more and feeding only 30ml, usually he feeds 60-90 ml.

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The weight gain of the baby is adequate Take care of mother’s nutrition and water intake during lactation. ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, My baby boy 2 months 14 days old his current weight is 5 kg His birth weight is 3.12kg He is passing urine 10 to 15 times a day but is it correct weight as per guidelines? And once in a week need to feed top up formula as my milk supply is not sufficient some days Please suggest diet to increase milk supply (veg diet) nd is there an

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Try to avoid formula feeding Weight gain is adequate Mother can take Satavarex powder for milk secretion. No medication required for the baby for weight gain. ...  Read More

My baby boy birth weight is 2.85 kg. now He is 5 month old and his weight is only 5.7 kg and height is 65 cm. Is this healthy weight gain or not. He is fully breastfeed baby.

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Length of your baby is normal. Ideal weight for his age considering his birth weight is around 6-6.3kg . Not to worry if baby is active and healthy, ...  Read More

My baby weighed 3kg at birth and now weighs 5kg at 4 months old since 2 months she gained only 1 kg. Her weight gain seems slow. Should we consider supplementing with formula to support her growth?

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There could be many causes for slow gain of weight, some of which are repeated infections, congenital heart disease, Inborn errors of metabolism and many more to add to the list. ...  Read More

Hi sir /Mam, My baby birth weight is 3.52 kg and he is 2.5 months old now and his current weight is 6.4 kg Please let me if this weight gain is normal or am over feeding him His urine output is normal and he doesn't feed like before, he completes his feed with in 10 mins I feed 5 to 8 times in 24 hrs ..please suggest how many times should I feed i

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Hii This weight is acceptable Usually weight gets doubled the birth weight by 6 months of age Wait and watch policy Monthly weight check Feeding wise you can continue same ...  Read More

Hi.. My baby was born on August 28th 2024. Her birth weight was 2.7kgs. She has completed 5 months now. Her current weight is 6kgs. Is it normal? She is on combine feeding, depended mostly on formula. Kindly reply

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Its normal ...  Read More

Hlo doctor I have a 10 month old baby girl Her birth weight was 2.4kg And now her weight is 7.2 kg Is her weight according to her age and birth weight correct ?? Can I know what is the minimum, average, and maximum weight of a baby girl be in 10 month if her birth weight was 2.4 kg please answer my question

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Bwt is little bit lower Normal is 2.5-3 kg Usually at 6 mnths of age wt should be double of birth weight and at 1 yrs of age wt should be9-11 kg, Right now its lower , Give proper complementary fee ...  Read More

My baby birth weight was 2.94 kg n at tym of discharge 2.81 kg.. at 3 months her weight is 5 kg. Is it a matter of concern. The pee count is 8-10 times and she is active, plays well.. should i worry about her weight? She is on mix feed.

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Yes weight is on the lower end. ...  Read More

Hi , my baby weight at 3m 18 days was 6.15 and now today at 4m 18 days its 6.5 . Doctor said that weight gain is less.. please advise on same. Baby is not feeding properly from past 15-20 days and constantly chewing hand. Birth weight - 3.26

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It looks good gain compared to birth weight. ...  Read More

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