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How To Increase The Weight Of A Child?

Hello Doc,

My daughter is 1.4 yrs old and her wait is 9.4 kg and height is 73 cms. I am worried about her health weight n height. Please advice! She used to have Suji, Dalia, Banana shake, fruits, milk intake i mean proper diet but still she is not increasing the weight and her height growth is also less. Please advice!!
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hi and welcome.....
dear gaining weight is a genetic tendency,influence by dietry habits.....her weight is not bad according to her age.....if you still want her weight to be more,then give her appetizer along with high caloric diet...like potato chips....
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How To Increase The Weight Of A Child?

hi and welcome..... dear gaining weight is a genetic tendency,influence by dietry habits.....her weight is not bad according to her age.....if you still want her weight to be more,then give her appetizer along with high caloric diet...like potato chips....