Question
The baby weighs 13.5 pounds at six and a half months old, born weighing 5.4 pounds and measuring 49 cm in height. Is she underweight, but she eats, sleeps well, and is spirited.
Answer
The child’s weight issue may be related to a deficiency in trace elements or malnutrition. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for a follow-up examination promptly and to add appropriate complementary foods as advised by the doctor.