Toddler weight not increasing

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My toddler is 16 months old... she was born in 37th week via c section due to assymetric IUGR... her birth weight is 2.188kg and current weight nd height is 7.9kg and 76cm... lots of people say she looks thin... i feel she has not gained weight in this last 6 months... she drinks cows milk also eats solid food 3 times a day and poops also 3 times a day... but not gaining weight inspite of giving food... how do i increase her weight? What could b the reason for her not to gain weight?? What should i include in her diet so that she gains weight quickly? She is not fond of dairy products...

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Dr. Bhavik Patel Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Ahmedabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bhavik Patel

Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Ahmedabad

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Limit milk upto 250ml in day...you should give home base food...give extra calorie like add ghee,butter or cheese to diet... Monitor length and weight serially...

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give vit d and iron supplement...

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