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My baby will turn 2 years old in February. His birth weight was 2.7 kg and now he is 9.4 kg . He eats everything but still he has not gained weight from last 4 month . He is active everything.
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Child is active, eating well → very reassuring
After 1 year, weight gain slows; 3–4 months without gain can be normal
Focus on growth trend, height, development — not one weight reading
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3 meals + 2 snacks daily
Add ghee/butter/oil/peanut paste to food
Give eggs, dal, curd, paneer, fruits
Milk ≤ 400–500 ml/day
Avoid force feeding, TV/mobile feeding, excess snacks/juice
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Red flags:
No weight gain for >6 months
Weight loss, poor height gain
Recurrent illness or developmental delay
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
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It is normal for toddler weight gain to slow down, but you should still consult a pediatrician about a lack of weight gain over several months. The current weight of 9.4 kg is on the lower side of the average range for a child who will turn two in February (around 23 months old).
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You can increase calorie and nutrient intake by adding specific healthy foods and using smart feeding strategies throughout the day.
High-Calorie Foods to Include
Healthy Fats and Oils: Add avocado, olive oil, butter, or ghee to meals like pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Full-Fat Dairy: Use whole milk, full-fat yogurt, and cheese. Add shredded cheese to vegetables, eggs, and casseroles, or offer string cheese as a snack.
Proteins: Offer eggs, lean meats (chicken, fish), beans, and lentils. Mix ground meat into pasta sauce or cut chicken into small pieces.
Nut Butters: Spread peanut butter or almond butter (smooth, to avoid choking hazards) on whole-grain toast, crackers, or mix into oatmeal and smoothies.
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Not worry that is normal for age
Not gain weight during this period like infant age group
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regarding health diet
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It's normal only
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Dr. Aishwarya Lachake
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Mumbai
It’s not too less a weight for 2 year old child. If he is active, gaining all milestones on time, has good appetite, then just wait and watch. It is normal for weight to slow down at this age
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Dietary modifications like adding ghee, giving full fat cud, avocado, banana,eggs, fish can help.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Wait n watch
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