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Child Having Low Weight, Looks Very Thin. Weight Gain Measures?
hello sir my baby is 1 month premature her born weight is 1.7 kg.now she is 13 months old her weight is 8.5kg.i am very much worried about her weight she looks very thin.but she is active.i started giving little amount of pediasure in her milk .can you tell me how can is gain weight.also suggest me best food to put her weight whatever may the cost .iam egerly waiting to look her chubby.can you answer me soon please sir.
Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Hi'
you need not worry too much .
weight varies with height .
standard weight would have been 9.2 kg.It is not very different from the weight of your baby.
regarding diet you can discuss with your paediatrician.Balanced diet with adequate calories neededfor proper growth of baby .wishing good health of your baby .
you need not worry too much .
weight varies with height .
standard weight would have been 9.2 kg.It is not very different from the weight of your baby.
regarding diet you can discuss with your paediatrician.Balanced diet with adequate calories neededfor proper growth of baby .wishing good health of your baby .
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