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Child Nutrition (Expert Forum)
my child hasnt gained weight since last month
Answered by
Renee Radenberg - Child Nutrition, nutrition
This forum is for questions and support regarding child nutrition issues such as: Acne and food, Allergies and food, Balanced Menus, Diabetes, Finicky Eaters, Healthy Snacks, Nutrition, Weight Loss.
To help the Registered Dietitian evaluate your child's nutritional status, please state your child's weight (in kg or lbs.), height, and age in the content of your question.
To help the Registered Dietitian evaluate your child's nutritional status, please state your child's weight (in kg or lbs.), height, and age in the content of your question.
my child hasnt gained weight since last month
by agi182, Nov 27, 2008 07:13AM
ive just taken my son to the clinic to get weighed and he hasnt put on any weight since last month he is 4months and 3 weeks could there be a problem
Is your child male or female?
:
Male
What is your child's height?
:
61cm
What is your child's weight (kgs or lbs)
:
6.50kg
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Nov 30, 2008 08:17PM
, Nov 30, 2008 08:17PMTo: agi182
His weight is about on 25th percentile and his height is between 5-10th percentile for his age. He is still on the chart. He should be feeding 4-6 feedings a day with about 6oz or more per feeding, which is for breast milk and formula. Does he eat any baby food? Has he changed his feeding pattern in the past month or been sick? When children are not feeling well from teething or a cold, their appetite decreases.
