Question
A parent noticed that their five and a half month-old baby has gained weight and height, but the breast milk seems thin and not enough in quantity. The mother is voluptuous while the baby appears thin. The parent is worried whether the nutrients are being absorbed by the mother, and the baby is reluctant to drink formula milk, which might affect the baby’s future growth.
Answer
Hello, it is normal for infants in the first half of their first year to gain more than 0.7 kilograms per month on average. Your child’s weight gain is usually related to insufficient milk intake. It is recommended to strengthen feeding and bring the child for a comprehensive check-up with a doctor within 42 days after birth to check for any abnormal phenomena such as overly high or low muscle tone. The main reason may be nutritional deficiency, so you can try feeding the child with nutrient-rich foods like egg yolk puree, pork liver puree, etc., while also including deep…