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Hi sir/mam my son is 4 years of age his weight is 16kg is it correct weight or not if not what to do gain weight please suggest me
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Normal for his age
Make sure to get weight, Height and BMI Get recorded during health check up annually.
Sexual maturity rating ( SMR) Assessment for both girls and boys after getting their consent in parents presence is mandatory after 7 yrs of age every 6 -12 monthly.
It's child's right and both Pediatrician and parents responsibility
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use Anthrocal app... and or IAP Growth charts to track- weight height and BMI Parameters
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Dr. Harit Bansal
Pediatrician
17 yrs exp
Sonipat
It's very good weight don't worry even 14 kg would also be normal
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Dr. Anil Sharma
Pediatric Hematologic-Oncologist
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Weight is fine.
Normal healthy diet.
Weight will be gradually gain as per age.
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