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Not gaining proper weight
My daughter is 13 month old. Her birth weight was 3.2 kgs. She was 7 kgs at 6 months.. after that she has not gained weight probably. She was 7.8 kgs when last weighed at 12 months. Started her semi solids at 5 months, but she still doesn't eat much also She is still breastfeeding. I am depressed with her eating habits. Please guide.
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Hey... I’ll surely help u out .yes as u have observed correctly there is a definite growth issue . The problem must have arised since u have shifted from exclusive breast feeding to top feeds. Can u give me some more details regarding her daily diet and has she been sick lately or has been hospital recently???
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Let us calculate how much nutrition she is taking and how much is needed and I’ll give u a briefing about growth charts. Kindly consult if u need my further assistance .
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Pune
Ur baby's weight is much less than expected
Upto 6month she was ok
But in weaning period due to faulty technique
Baby not gained adequate weight
Definately need consultation
By examination only doctor can tell u in details
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Do one thing
Now she is 13 months old
Give her all types of fruit juices
Give one appetizer ie
Syrp. Zincovit 3.5ml twice a day 30 min before food
Give one egg white every day
Make laddu and 1laddu every day
Start one medicine to increase haemoglobin
Bcz she may have low haemoglobin also
Give breast feed at night time
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If problem persist than consult ur nearest pediatrician
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