Question
An 11-month-old child weighing 5.6 pounds at birth, with a current weight of only 15 pounds as he approaches his first birthday, and a height of 62 centimeters, still wearing clothes from when he was three months old. The child does not consume formula milk and was raised on half breast milk and half rice porridge. Seeking assistance: Why is the child’s height and weight increasing slowly as he approaches his first birthday?
Answer
The child’s birth weight was 5.6 pounds, and as he approaches his first birthday, his weight is only 15 pounds, with a height of 62 centimeters, indicating potential developmental issues. A normal infant should gain approximately 1 to 4 pounds per month, and if the growth is less than 1 pound, it may indicate a developmental issue. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for a detailed examination to determine if there is a deficiency in certain nutrients and to receive appropriate treatment. These suggestions are aimed at helping to solve the problem of “Why isn’t my child’s height and weight increasing?” and hope they are helpful to you. Wishing you and your child good health.