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My baby was 70th percentile at two week visit but is now 50th percentile at around 4 weeks - however, he is still gaining about .75-1oz a day. he is exclusivity breastfeed with 8-10 wet/dirty diapers a day and seems healthy otherwise. should i worry?

Q: my baby was 70th percentile at two week visit but is now 50th percentile at around 4 weeks - however, he is still gaining about .75-1oz a day. he is exclusivity breastfeed with 8-10 wet/dirty diapers a day and seems healthy otherwise. should i worry?

: If he continues to follow his growth curve and is healthy otherwise, it is considered normal. A virtual consultation with Healthtap is available.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

If he continues to follow his growth curve and is healthy otherwise, it is considered normal. A virtual consultation with Healthtap is available.

Dr Snyder agreed

Answered 12/28/2021

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A member asked:

My baby was 70th percentile at two week visit but is now 50th percentile at around 4 weeks - however, he is still gaining about .75-1oz a day. he is exclusivity breastfeed with 8-10 wet/dirty diapers a day and seems healthy otherwise. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Snyder agreed

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