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Is It Normal To Have 2.4 Kg Of Weight In A Breast Feeding 17 Days Old Infant?
Question: Hi doc ,
our baby is 17 days old where his weight is 2.4 kgs at the time of birth and we could see no change in his weight though we are giving mother feeding for every 1:30 hr. and we could also Observed that he is going potty atleast 6 times minimum .
we would like to know to whether is any need to have a suppliments along with the Mother feeding .
Thanks in advance XXXXXXX
our baby is 17 days old where his weight is 2.4 kgs at the time of birth and we could see no change in his weight though we are giving mother feeding for every 1:30 hr. and we could also Observed that he is going potty atleast 6 times minimum .
we would like to know to whether is any need to have a suppliments along with the Mother feeding .
Thanks in advance XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Weight gain to start after first 2 weeks
Detailed Answer:
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Congratulations on having a baby. Let me assure you that breast milk is the best feed for a baby and there can be no alternatives for the same. A child of this age thrives best on breast milk and no other supplemental feeds. Feeding once every 2 hours or on the demand of the baby is reasonable. The baby is to be fed on one breast at a time for a total duration of not more than 20 mins and the breast should be alternated with each feed. Exclusive breast feed is to be given for 6 months.
However, since the vitamin D reserves are low in many mothers and thereby in the newborn as well, it is preferable to go for Vitamin D supplementation. Arbivit-3 Drops 1 ml once a day can be given for this purpose. Other micronutrients can also be supplemented. A to Z Drops 6 drops once a day from 21 days of age can be given.
Please note that these are for the overall well being of the baby and not for weight gain. The weight of the baby normally comes down initially before it starts gradually rising after the first two weeks of life. So, there is nothing to worry about at this point of time. If the feeds are adequate, weight gain will automatically follow. The adequacy of feeds would be indicated by the number of times urine is passed. Passing urine at least 5-6 times over 24 hours would be reasonable.
Weight gain to start after first 2 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthCareMagic.
Congratulations on having a baby. Let me assure you that breast milk is the best feed for a baby and there can be no alternatives for the same. A child of this age thrives best on breast milk and no other supplemental feeds. Feeding once every 2 hours or on the demand of the baby is reasonable. The baby is to be fed on one breast at a time for a total duration of not more than 20 mins and the breast should be alternated with each feed. Exclusive breast feed is to be given for 6 months.
However, since the vitamin D reserves are low in many mothers and thereby in the newborn as well, it is preferable to go for Vitamin D supplementation. Arbivit-3 Drops 1 ml once a day can be given for this purpose. Other micronutrients can also be supplemented. A to Z Drops 6 drops once a day from 21 days of age can be given.
Please note that these are for the overall well being of the baby and not for weight gain. The weight of the baby normally comes down initially before it starts gradually rising after the first two weeks of life. So, there is nothing to worry about at this point of time. If the feeds are adequate, weight gain will automatically follow. The adequacy of feeds would be indicated by the number of times urine is passed. Passing urine at least 5-6 times over 24 hours would be reasonable.
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