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Jumoke Doyin
Your daughter is fine. A 1year old should weigh averagely 10kg. Just ensure you feed her well and balanced too.i.e making sure her food contains all the classes of food.
Your child is overweight. Increase more play activities and take out junk foods and artificial juices. Do give more fruits and vegetables.
Yes, it's not advisable to take such while breastfeeding as it can make baby fussy.
But you may want to wean the child off the breasts first before the use.
But you may want to wean the child off the breasts first before the use.
Your baby's weight is still within range.
Your babies weight is ok as it falls within the 80-120% range expected weight increase.
Babies are expected to add monthly 1kg on average for term babies and 600g for preterm babies. Remember we are talking AVERAGELY.......Some babies do gain a little more; others a little less......So You don't have to worry as long as your baby's weight falls into the 80% - 120% range of the average weight I mention; it is OKAY!!!
Babies are expected to add monthly 1kg on average for term babies and 600g for preterm babies. Remember we are talking AVERAGELY.......Some babies do gain a little more; others a little less......So You don't have to worry as long as your baby's weight falls into the 80% - 120% range of the average weight I mention; it is OKAY!!!
There is a level of activity that is normal for a child.
However if you as a mother based on your intuition feel this is way above the normal activities, please see a Paediatrician preferably a Developmental Paediatrician.
Kindly click on the link below to read the response to a similar concern.
However if you as a mother based on your intuition feel this is way above the normal activities, please see a Paediatrician preferably a Developmental Paediatrician.
Kindly click on the link below to read the response to a similar concern.
Your baby's weight is okay as it is still within 80% - 120% of ideal weight range but it is important to make sure your baby's weight do not remain static or same or even worse drop below what it was before, those are very bad signs.
Kindly note that your baby is suppose to double his birth weight by 6 months
Kindly note that your baby is suppose to double his birth weight by 6 months
Your baby's weight is on track. Average weight for a 1 year old is 10 Kg ( /- 20%). At one year and 2 months she is doing well at 11.2 kg.
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!!
You also need patience as you introduce meals
You should calm down. Their is a
period when baby just want to suck
not because of hunger but just to be
close to you. Just keep at it. Ensure
your baby latches well when
breastfeeding
period when baby just want to suck
not because of hunger but just to be
close to you. Just keep at it. Ensure
your baby latches well when
breastfeeding
Your baby is expected to be exclusively breastfed for 6 months before you introduce other food. So it is not appropriate to give any food now but only breastmilk. Kindly take your baby to see a doctor preferably a paediatrician. Refusal to suck is one of the symptoms of ill health in infants. Treat as urgent, please.
Ma'am, there is a reason your child is losing weight. He on the average should weigh 16kg. Please take him to the hospital for evaluation. Treat as important
Your baby's weight is very okay.
Losing weight can be quite challenging as it sometimes require lifestyle changes. First ensured she is examined by a paediatrician. Also ensure she eats more fruits and vegetables and no junks or fast foods.
Hello ma'am, Yes their weight is Ok.
For such babies, you need to keep them upright for up to 30 minutes or more after each feed so it stays down. But if it doesn't work please see your paediatrician for further management at that point.
3.4kg
Dr. Dara Abiodun
Medical Doctor
You have to watch what you eat. There are many options to include in your diet and some tips to follow:
Include full cream milk or dairy products instead of toned one.
Don't drink water before eating your meal as you won't be able to consume more.
Have banana with milk in the morning.
Include potato, sweet potato,beet root in your daily diet as they are high in starch .
If you eat meat, then consume it 2 times a week. You can eat boiled egg also.
Eat nuts like almond and groundnut.
Eat cakes, chocolates .
Eat whole grains.
Include full cream milk or dairy products instead of toned one.
Don't drink water before eating your meal as you won't be able to consume more.
Have banana with milk in the morning.
Include potato, sweet potato,beet root in your daily diet as they are high in starch .
If you eat meat, then consume it 2 times a week. You can eat boiled egg also.
Eat nuts like almond and groundnut.
Eat cakes, chocolates .
Eat whole grains.
Set realistic goals for your child. Because children are still growing, it may be better to help them maintain rather than lose weight, Encourage exercise, Choose healthy and nutritious foods, Change your family's eating habits, Follow-up with your paediatrician and be very Be very supportive. You are all she's got