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Victoria Odize
Yes it’s okay
Yes, the weight is okay. Baby's weight is supposed to double the birth weight by 6 months on the average, continue breastfeeding your child on demand. Keep up the good work!!
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
Hello ma'am, your baby's weight is below average. Ideally babies are expected to gain about 1kg for full term baby and 600g for preterm babies monthly. And should double their weight at six months.
Your baby’s weight is Okay. There is no need to worry yet. Kindly continue breastfeeding exclusively and ensure that the scale being used to measure your baby’s weight is okay.
Your baby is growing optimally. Everything is fine ma
Most babies loose like 10% of their body weight in the first few days of life and then regain their birth weight by the 14th day.
No it is not. The child weight is supposed to be double birth weight by 6months on the average. In this case the child needs to be examined by a paediatrician.
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You did not state the current age of your child. It is expected that baby should double the birth weight at 6months and triples it at 12months.
All is well with your baby. The ANTERIOR FONTANELLE usually closes between 12 to 18 months. You don't always have to see it pulsating or breathing. It may be more feasible in some children than others. Best wishes.