Is Lack Of Weight Gain In A Child Cause For Concern?

Posted on Sat, 26 Aug 2017

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Question : My sone is 32 months n he is not putting on weight from last couple of months he is just 11.2 kilos is that normal

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The body weight of a child increases at a greater pace during the first year and after that the weight gain gradually decreases. Since the body weight now is more than thrice the birth weight there is no need to worry. If the child is eating properly and ;s active - not lethargy then there ;s no need to worry. You can get him evaluated for proper milestones by a pediatrician.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Doesnt join words as well he was 3.9 kilos at his birth. Doesnt join sentences just say single words

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Even if the birth weight was 3.9 kg there is no need to worry if the baby is active. Regarding the speech abilities it is normal for some children to speak late or not to join the words. You can consult a speech therapist if this persists beyond 4 years of age.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (17 hours later)

How long it takes baby to
Gain weight for example if i change my baby's diet from today when i should i check the weight to get his results how many days or weeks??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Depends on physical activity also.

Detailed Answer:
Even if you change the diet the gain in weight depends on the physical activity of the baby the hormonal balance and genetic factors. It is best increase the protein intake and help him to become strong. Increasing the calories for only weight gain is not recommended. Still you will be able to see a change in 8-10 weeks.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 hours later)

He is too much active physically all day runs n me n his dad r skinny which ks genetical

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Normal at his age.

Detailed Answer:
It is good that he is physically active. Can be a genetic cause also. This all is normal at his age. No need to worry.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad