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My preterm(32weeks) twin boys (birth weight was 1.5kg) current weight is 8 kgs at 19 months.. what should I do to increase their weight as they r severely underweight.. they r fussy eaters.. but the r active n happy babies otherwise .  pls help..
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Give nutritious home diet. Start all weaning food. Add nutritional supplement in diet.
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