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My Daughter Is One And Half Year Old And Have
Question: My daughter is one and half year old and have a weight of 9 kg. So, pls guide how we could increase weight and she has also issue of Constipation. As of now she is getting calcium and iron syrup
Brief Answer:
Try to give frequent meals
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for asking on Ask A Doctor service.
I can understand your concern and here is my advice.
Weight of 9 kg at one and half year of age is little less.
For proper weight gain frequent balanced meals containing protein,carbohydrate and fat with minerals and vitamins is needed.
Here I would suggest you to give at least 4-5 major meals(one small katori) should be given. You can give rice,daal, suji halwa, chopped vegetables, khichdi, barley, oats etc.Add ghee/full cream to the meals to meet the calori demand. In between major meals give fruits like XXXXXXX chikoo, banana. Give milk twice a day and during night times.
continue giving calcium and iron supplements.
If constipation is significant give lactulose syrup after consulting your pediatrician.
Feeding this much to a child of this age is really difficult but if you are consistent his eating habit will be better.
I hope with all these measures the weight gain will improve.
I shall be glad to help further if you need any .
Regards
Try to give frequent meals
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for asking on Ask A Doctor service.
I can understand your concern and here is my advice.
Weight of 9 kg at one and half year of age is little less.
For proper weight gain frequent balanced meals containing protein,carbohydrate and fat with minerals and vitamins is needed.
Here I would suggest you to give at least 4-5 major meals(one small katori) should be given. You can give rice,daal, suji halwa, chopped vegetables, khichdi, barley, oats etc.Add ghee/full cream to the meals to meet the calori demand. In between major meals give fruits like XXXXXXX chikoo, banana. Give milk twice a day and during night times.
continue giving calcium and iron supplements.
If constipation is significant give lactulose syrup after consulting your pediatrician.
Feeding this much to a child of this age is really difficult but if you are consistent his eating habit will be better.
I hope with all these measures the weight gain will improve.
I shall be glad to help further if you need any .
Regards
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