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What Causes Poor Weight Gain In An Infant?

Hello my baby is 9 months old. &6 cm and 8.5kg wight. I am worried that he is not gaining enough weight of his age. Now feeding him is a real challenge. He takes 2x breast feeds, and about 200 ml of various jar-foods per day. Is this within the norm?
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Hello,

Weight of your baby seems normal of his age. You can also use charts to see if its normal of his age or not. I suggest you to consult your local doctor to start him various home made diet.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Poor Weight Gain In An Infant?

Hello, Weight of your baby seems normal of his age. You can also use charts to see if its normal of his age or not. I suggest you to consult your local doctor to start him various home made diet. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician