Underweight

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Underweight

Asked for Female, 2 Years

My younger daughter is 2 yrs old and her weight is 10 kgs, height is 2 feet 9inches. When I checked her BMI it's reflecting underweight. Otherwise the child is very active and jolly. Please advice how to gain weight.

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Dr. Harit Bansal

Pediatrician 17 yrs exp Sonipat

groviva powder 1 scoop twice a day in milk.

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Dr. Susanta Kumar Saha Pediatrician 11 yrs exp Guwahati Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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Offer her healthy diet.Restrict chocolates, chips, fruit juices n excess milk...offer home available nutritious food as per her taste, don't force feed...... 3-4 times semisolid / solid food is must