Question
Why is my baby underweight? My baby is about to turn one year old, eats normally, consumes a bowl of congee a day, drinks formula milk, and occasionally drinks some powders and herbal tea. The baby has a normal bowel movement once a day. The baby has grown 8 teeth, can stand for a while, but hasn’t started walking yet. Should I be concerned about calcium deficiency? The baby only weighs 8 kilograms, and many people say he is very thin. Should I take the baby to the hospital for a check-up?
Answer
At one year old, your baby weighing 8 kilograms is indeed underweight. However, every child’s growth and development is different. As long as the baby’s intelligence and activity level are within the normal range, there is usually no major issue. You can take the baby to the local pediatrician for a comprehensive examination. If the examination results are normal, there is no need for special treatment at this stage; just observe any changes. These are the suggestions for dealing with your baby’s underweight issue; I hope they are helpful to you. Wishing you and your baby good health!