What Should Be Ideal Weight Of A Toddler?

Posted on Fri, 19 Sep 2014

Question: My daughter is 3 years and 7 months old but she is only 12 kg. She is generally active

Answered by Dr. Venkata Subrahmanaym Mukkavilli (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Her weight is low according to her age.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Normally your child should weigh about 15.5 kg.
she is at or just below the 3rd centile for her age.
You have to exclude urinary tract infection, worm infestation or any chronic cardiac or pulmonary disease.
If she is free from any ailment then you have to exclude malnutrion.
This may be either less intake or lack of knowledge regarding diet.
Good food containing milk eggs fish and meat as well as fruits and vegetables is needed.
Persuade the baby to eat with tender loving care and allot sufficient time to feed your baby
Feeding should be enjoyable to both mother and baby and not just a ritual.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics

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