Why is there slow weight gain in my infant?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a proud father of a baby girl, who is 1 year old. The problem is that we have noticed a very slow increase in her weight. She is almost a year old, but her weight is still 15.4 pounds.

I just want to know if there is anything we can do to know the cause of why she is having such a problem gaining weight. As of today, she has some white spots all over her body, and her urine frequency is every 5 to 10 minutes. She passes stools three times a day. Please help us understand the problem. Is the problem genetic or something else?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You have not mentioned her birth weight. That will give us an idea of how much weight she has gained.

Our criteria for good health in young children are their feeding, sleep, and activities. If all these parameters are normal, there is nothing to worry about. She will eventually experience weight gain. You have also not mentioned what your pediatrician says about it. Regarding white spots, I cannot comment, as I have not seen them, but children do develop many spots or rashes, but nothing to worry about.

I hope you are satisfied with my answers.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I agree with you that her weight gain is not as expected. But, I can reassure you if the child is active as you mentioned, there is nothing to worry about. Just keep in touch with your pediatrician. He or she will guide you. Slowly, she will gain weight.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.