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How To Determine The Ideal Weight Of A Child?
Hi Doctor, Good Day. My name is Kokila. My daughter is 1 yr and 2 months. On her monthly check up doctor said that she is overweight. Her weight is now 10kg. May I know what is the ideal weight for 1 yr & 2 months baby doctor? Do I need to reduce her food? Please advice. Thank you.
Fri, 14 Oct 2016
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Weight for age varies from one community or race to another.For example, a Chinese at 1yr 2months will not weigh like an African or American at that age.With respect to different communities or races, standard weight for age chats do exist.The weight of a child has to be compared with normal range for that age before drawing conclusions.
However, 10kg for a 1yr 2months old is not much.I will advise you just feed the child normally.You may not need to reduce the child's food.
Hope this will help
Best regards
Thanks for posting on HCM
Weight for age varies from one community or race to another.For example, a Chinese at 1yr 2months will not weigh like an African or American at that age.With respect to different communities or races, standard weight for age chats do exist.The weight of a child has to be compared with normal range for that age before drawing conclusions.
However, 10kg for a 1yr 2months old is not much.I will advise you just feed the child normally.You may not need to reduce the child's food.
Hope this will help
Best regards
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