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Not gaining wt
My baby boy is 10 weeks old . He is feeding formula milk because mither milk is not sufficient for him. Wt. Gain is not satisfactory. He is about 4 kg ..he is consuming lactogen..kindly suggest..
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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
Need to know birth weight to comment on weight gain is proper or not
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Other multivitamins and iron drops
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Pune
If baby is active, playful then no need to worry for weight.
Baby gain weight 200 gms per week for first 3months of age
Baby doubles of it's birth weight at 5.5 months of age and triple at 1yrs of age.
At 1yr weight should be 9-11 kg
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