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My son is 1.5 month old. During his vaccination he was 4.6kg i.e. on 30th April.
I measured his weight today i.e. 5th May and it is the same weight.
I am worried...is it normal?
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If the baby is active,taking feeds well,passing urine 6-8times a day nothing to be worried.. according to the age your baby weight is adequate only.
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Just make sure that your baby is feeding well & adequate wet nappy these are more significant methods of learning whether baby is gaining weight or not …Dont worry about the number
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Don’t worry you have rechecked the baby’s weight in a short span of 5days of which he should gain (5 x 30gms - 150- 200gms). There might be a calibration issue of the weighing machine for such small change.
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Please check
1) Is the baby accepting the feeds well
2) How much time the baby is sleeping after each feed
3) How many times is the baby passing urine in each
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It's common for a 1.5-month-old's weight to fluctuate or plateau over a short five-day period.Factors like feeding times, bowel movements, or slight variations in home scales can affect readings.However, consistent weight gain is a key indicator of health in young infants.Monitor for signs of adequate intake, such as 6+ wet diapers and regular bowel movements.Possible causes for a plateau include feeding difficulties, underlying illness, or natural growth lulls
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Dr. Noureen Sadaf
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Kota
Minor weight changes will not be noticeable on the scale. Do not worry about the number. Just watch that the baby is feeding qel, is active and passing urine 3-4 times a day.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Small day-to-day variations in infant weight can happen depending on feeding, urine/stool passed, clothes, and weighing machine differences. If the baby is feeding well, passing urine adequately, active, and otherwise healthy, a same weight over 5 days is usually not alarming.
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it is better to compare weight over 2–3 weeks rather than a few days.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Don't worry
Daily weight should increase 30-40gm per day
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