Question
The baby is three months old and neither the height nor the weight has reached the standard. During the breastfeeding period, the baby gained 1 jin and 9 liang in weight, but it hasn’t reached the standard completely, with a height increase of 2 millimeters. Two months ago, the baby started to be fed with formula milk, but the growth in height and weight became even less ideal. At three months and four days, the baby weighed only 11 jin, wearing thick clothes and diapers. How should this be handled? The baby often vomits milk, but after a detailed examination, no problems were found, and various stomachic medicine did not improve the condition.
Answer
It’s not that the child is better off being overweight; as long as the child is in good spirits and not crying, it’s fine. Some children grow early, while others grow late; there is no need to worry about height issues. Many children grow rapidly during elementary school. In addition to weight issues, the baby’s vomiting may require gradual adjustment. It is recommended to take the child to a traditional Chinese medicine department for Chinese medical massage to stabilize the intestinal environment. The baby’s good mental state is the most important.