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My son is 3 weeks 5 days old and exclusively breastfeeding. 11 days ago at his pediatrician appointment he was 8 lbs 15.6 oz. today, he is 9 lbs 8.8 oz on our infant home scale. is this any cause for concern or is this normal weight gain?

Q: my son is 3 weeks 5 days old and exclusively breastfeeding. 11 days ago at his pediatrician appointment he was 8 lbs 15.6 oz. today, he is 9 lbs 8.8 oz on our infant home scale. is this any cause for concern or is this normal weight gain?

: No cause for concern. Good Luck

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

No cause for concern. Good Luck

Answered 12/26/2021

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A member asked:

My son is 3 weeks 5 days old and exclusively breastfeeding. 11 days ago at his pediatrician appointment he was 8 lbs 15.6 oz. today, he is 9 lbs 8.8 oz on our infant home scale. is this any cause for concern or is this normal weight gain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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