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My son is 21 months and the doc says he is underweight. he weighs 22 pounds. she said he is in 8th % for weight. suggestions help him gain weight?
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Poor weight gain: There are many causes for a baby's poor weight gain. An investigation to this problem should be initiated to make certain that your baby's problem is just not caused by insufficient amount of calories. Please talk to your pediatrician again.
Answered 10/27/2012
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