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Suggest Remedy For Slow Weight Gain In Infants

Hi I have one year 3 months old baby son....and his weight is just 8 kgs Iam really worried that he is undergrowth...I have a concern that there is a pet in the house and he plays with it all all the time...is that impacting his weight gain?Will there will be a problem if he plays with it all the time?
Wed, 29 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Make sure that adequate breast milk is getting. If breast milk is inadequate, formula feeds must be added. Other causes like anemia or parasite infestation also be ruled out.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Suggest Remedy For Slow Weight Gain In Infants

Hello, Make sure that adequate breast milk is getting. If breast milk is inadequate, formula feeds must be added. Other causes like anemia or parasite infestation also be ruled out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain