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5yo was 40.5lbs in june had bug down to 40lbs. dr said she's not gaining like she should. how much should she have gained in 3 months?
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Anything positive: I think the reason your doctor was concerned was that there was a weight loss after several months. What you're looking for is a rising weight over time that parallels the growth curve, the line that is made when you graph all your child's weights over time and connect the dots -- a growth curve is formed. A gain that is positive by a few pounds over 3 months would be considered healthy
Answered 9/26/2015
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