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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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No body weight doesn't matter ...  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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Hi This is less as compared to normal weight centiles of 9 month 15 days Kindly do teleconsultation with Paediatrician for better assessment and management ...  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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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

Baby was born with weight 4.2 kg Day 3 weight was 4 kg Day 5 weight was 3.9 kg Day 17 weight reached 4 kg only Baby is pooping min 4 times a day and there are 6+ wet diapers. Poop is yellow in color. Sometime seedy or cheesy. Baby blood test was normal. Metabolism test ok. Please advise what should i do to increase weight.

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See for latching how baby latching ur breast . Give feeding for 15 min evry time . Give feeding evry 2 nd hrly . If ur milk is not sufficient start formula feed . ...  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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Growth of the baby appears to be normal for her age. Continue breastfeeding And supplement multivitamin and calcium. ...  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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My baby weight during birth was 2.2kg she was IUGR and delivered in 36th week, now after one month her weight is 2.9kg. Is she gaining the weight appropriately?

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It’s fine , in first month , a bit lower range of normal this is common.next month onwards baby will improve 15-30 gm per kg per day .For Your baby at least 30 gm per day, No need to check every day w ...  Read More

My daughter is 7 day old (born at 36 werks) and her birth weight has dropped from 1225 gms to 1065 gms (after 7 days). Is this expected to lose weight?

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Yes, the first week after birth, babies can lose up to 10% of their body weight at birth. However, her birth weight appears low. Please visit your Pediatrician if there is further weight drop. ...  Read More

My baby is 3 month old. Her birth weight was 4.2 kg Day 6 weight was 3.8 kg 1 month weight was 4.6 kg 2 month weight was 5.2 kg 3 month weight is 5.6 kg. Is this weight increase is normal. She is active but not gaining weight as per standard which is 800 gm for first 3 month.

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Usually they should be double the weight by 5 months of age . Just ensure adequacy of breast feeding . And correct any feeding issues . ...  Read More

My baby girl was born 1 month before my edd prematurely and her birth weight was 2.3 kgs. Now after 2 months and 4 days her weight is 4.35 kgs. Is it normal?

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Yes , weight is slightly on higher side Are you giving in any formula feeds ? I can guide you how to increase your breastfeeding as it has many benefits compared to formula feeds Kindly contact me o ...  Read More

My baby girl was born with Birth weight 4.2 kg. 1 month weight was 4.7 kg 2 month weight is 5.2 kg Is this weight gain normal. It seems she is not gaining well with exclusive breast feeding. Do i need to supplement with formula.

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb  MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ...  Read More

My baby is 2month 9 days. His birth weight is 3.1kg and now he is 6.2 kg. He is on complete breastfeeding. Is it normal or overweight.

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When baby is on only Brest feeding no need to be concerned regarding overweight … it’s a healthy weight gain ...  Read More

Baby birth weight: 1.94 kg. Now at 16 months, weight is 8.22 kg and height 77 cm. Is it normal? I am giving him 3 major meals and 1 snacks. He is on formula feed taking approx 320 ml of milk per day. Weight gain is slow. I am giving him recipes made up of various foods, ghee, butter, oats, makhana, dates, almond, boiled egg, rice , dal, wheat rot

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There is catch up growth but its still in the lower centiles If the baby is following his/her growth line its ok If dipping centiles, then should be evaluated for failure to thrive Also are the devel ...  Read More

Hi Doctor My baby boy birth weight was 2.92kg and now 2 months completed his weight is 5.1kg. Is it good or low? Completely on breastfeed. No formula.

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Yes, the baby is having adequate weight gain. ...  Read More

Hello doctor My baby birthweight was 3.315kg however he is 3 month and 21 days now but his weight is still 5.5 kg . He is on breastfeeding. Please suggest what to do to gain baby weight. He looks very thin

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Hi, When the weight gain for your baby has been taken into account since birth uptil now, weight gain of 21g per day is seen on exclusive breastfeeding which is quite adequate! Also roughly put, babi ...  Read More

Birth weight was 4.26 kg , Day 3 weight was 4 kg , Day 5 weight was 3.9 kg Day 10 weight increased to 4 kg , Day 17 weight remain same i.e 4 kg What is the issue here. I am exclusively breast feeding. Baby has 6 wet diapers and 4 poops atleast in a day.

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If ur milk is not sufficient start formula feed ...  Read More

Hi doctors, My baby is 2 Month 28 days old. His birth weight was 2.9 kg. Current weight is 5.8 kg. He is completely on bf. Kindly suggest is it ok?

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Yeah continue breast feeding ...  Read More

Baby birth weight1.94 kg. Present age 14 month and current weight8.1 kg. Is the weight gain fine according to his birth weight for current age or on lesser side?

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Hello Since your baby was low birth weight (LBW), the present weight shows adequate catch-up growth, though the child is still on the lower end of the growth curve. Weight has increased more than 4 t ...  Read More

Hi, My son's birthweight was 2.7kg. Now he is 2 year old. He weighs 11.1kg Is it normal. I didnt have anyone to take care of during pregnancy. I didnt eat well. I always feel guilty that he was too tiny.. Even now some kids of his age are bit broader than him. He is quite tall but thin. Does birthweight determines future size? Will he be tiny even

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At 2 years of age, a weight of 11 kg falls around the 15th–25th percentile on WHO growth charts. This is within the normal range, though slightly on the lower side. There is no cause for concern if th ...  Read More

My babies birth weight is 2.8kg now my son is 9months so his weight is7.6kg is the weight at lower side...how much weight should be..please advise

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7.6 kg at 9 months is on the normal side for age. Baby is gaining weight appropriately. ...  Read More

Hello My baby was born on 13th may, his birth weight was 3900 gms and then he lost approx 200 gm , on the 19 of may his weight was 3700gms. As of today he weighs around 4600gms ( week 6) Is his weight okay?

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Yes absolutely! If baby is taking and accepting feed well.. passing stool and urine regularly. No need to worry Get vaccination at 6 weeks acc to NIS ...  Read More

My baby boy current weight is 6.7 now he is 6 months 11 days old he is gaining 400 grms per month from last 2 months is this correct weight? Birth weight is 3.12 Last Saturday we vaccinated him(flu vaccine (painless) After vaccine he didn't get fever or anything but from Wednesday temp is up like 100, 101 I'm using syrup paracetamol 250mg 2.5 3 ti

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If baby is active ,feeding well ,playful ,then can just continue with syp ,,and also if any family member is having that it can just be viral fever. ...  Read More

Baby's birth weight is 3.3 kg and is completely on breastfeeding. Currently baby is 3.5 months and weight is 5.4 kg. Is the weight gain normal?

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Normally a baby gains approximately 3 kg in 3.5 months time, so expected weight at this age should be 6.3 kg . Weight gain is not worrisome but some extra attention like frequent feeding at night ( a ...  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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While 6.5 kg at 6 months is within a normal range for some babies, a significant slowdown in weight gain (only 400 grams per month) is a red flag and needs to be investigated by a doctor to rule out a ...  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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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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Try to increase calorie and protein in diet Use dairy products ...  Read More

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