Patient's question:
My sister's child is now almost 11 and a half months old. When they were born, they weighed 5.6 pounds, and now at almost one year old, they only weigh 15 pounds and are only 62 centimeters tall. They still wear clothes that were suitable for them when they were three months old. They don't drink formula milk; they grew up on a mix of half milk and half rice porridge.What kind of help is needed: Why isn't my child growing in height and weight at almost one year old?
Doctor's answer:
A newborn baby weighs 5.6 pounds, and at almost one year old, they only weigh 15 pounds with a height of just 62 centimeters, indicating potential growth and development issues. Normal weight gain for infants is approximately 1-4 pounds per month. If the weight gain exceeds 1 pound, it suggests that the child may have growth and development problems. It is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for a thorough examination to determine any deficiencies and receive targeted treatment.The above advice is for the question "Why isn’t the child growing in height and weight?" I hope it helps. Wishing you good health!