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My 2 month old, almost 3, is losing weight instead of gaining. we have tried adding cereal and increasing formula. i'm at a lose now and need answers.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh
Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
Lab testing : A nutrition and GI consultation may be helpful. A review of the pattern of growth on the growth chart may also provide additional information. Your pediatrician can order blood testing and review newborn screening panel results.
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