My Daughter Is One And Half Year Old And Have

Posted on Mon, 29 Jul 2019

Question: My daughter is one and half year old and have a weight of 9 kg. So, pls guide how we could increase weight and she has also issue of Constipation. As of now she is getting calcium and iron syrup

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Try to give frequent meals

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for asking on Ask A Doctor service.

I can understand your concern and here is my advice.

Weight of 9 kg at one and half year of age is little less.
For proper weight gain frequent balanced meals containing protein,carbohydrate and fat with minerals and vitamins is needed.
Here I would suggest you to give at least 4-5 major meals(one small katori) should be given. You can give rice,daal, suji halwa, chopped vegetables, khichdi, barley, oats etc.Add ghee/full cream to the meals to meet the calori demand. In between major meals give fruits like XXXXXXX chikoo, banana. Give milk twice a day and during night times.
continue giving calcium and iron supplements.
If constipation is significant give lactulose syrup after consulting your pediatrician.
Feeding this much to a child of this age is really difficult but if you are consistent his eating habit will be better.
I hope with all these measures the weight gain will improve.

I shall be glad to help further if you need any .
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj