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Is 3.5kg Normal Weight At Born Stage?
Question: Hi Doctor,
My child (boy baby) was born on 20-Feb-2023, at present (after 40 days) having a weight of 3.5 KG, Is that normal weight at this stage?
Due to less breastfeeding, having formula milk of 30ml every 3-4hr and 10ml MotherMilk
Sometimes Vomiting, kindly suggest the ML and duration if possible.
When should we start providing solid food, after how many months.
Thanks
My child (boy baby) was born on 20-Feb-2023, at present (after 40 days) having a weight of 3.5 KG, Is that normal weight at this stage?
Due to less breastfeeding, having formula milk of 30ml every 3-4hr and 10ml MotherMilk
Sometimes Vomiting, kindly suggest the ML and duration if possible.
When should we start providing solid food, after how many months.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide birth weight
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sumesh,
Thank you for posting to us.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns
To decide whether this weight is adequate or not, I need to know what was the birth weight.
In a term baby, we need not be very strict about the amount and frequency of feeds. The policy is "feeding on demand"- give a feed when the baby feels hungry. Amount also, let the baby decide- give until he stops taking further.
A 3.5kg baby needs approximately 500ml feeds/day. So we can give about 40-45ml every 2 hours, or 60-70ml every 3 hours(formula + breast milk combined). You can give direct breast feeds every 2-3 hours, and top-up with formula feeds soon after each feeds if baby is not satisfied after emptying both breasts.
Solid foods are better started after 6 months of age.
To comment on the adequacy of weight gain, kindly let me know the birth weight.
Thank you
Dr Aslam.
Kindly provide birth weight
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sumesh,
Thank you for posting to us.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns
To decide whether this weight is adequate or not, I need to know what was the birth weight.
In a term baby, we need not be very strict about the amount and frequency of feeds. The policy is "feeding on demand"- give a feed when the baby feels hungry. Amount also, let the baby decide- give until he stops taking further.
A 3.5kg baby needs approximately 500ml feeds/day. So we can give about 40-45ml every 2 hours, or 60-70ml every 3 hours(formula + breast milk combined). You can give direct breast feeds every 2-3 hours, and top-up with formula feeds soon after each feeds if baby is not satisfied after emptying both breasts.
Solid foods are better started after 6 months of age.
To comment on the adequacy of weight gain, kindly let me know the birth weight.
Thank you
Dr Aslam.
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