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My daughter is 1.8 months..but her weight is not increasing. Her weight is only 8.3 kg..and she has only 1 teeth till now..what to do?
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8.3 is not very less, ideal should be around 9.5 to 10. As you said she has 1 tooth, needs assessment by your pediatrician regarding her diet and other general assessment for proper growth.
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