Anonymous
3 years
My Child weight is abnormal
My child is 2 years 2 months…and a weight is only 8.55kg…Is it a normal weight to my child? He didn’t like to eat rice, and drink formula milk.
Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
3 years
Hello!
Thank you for your question.
From the statement above, we understand your concern about your child’s wellbeing especially his weight. We will try to help you.
For your information, 8.55kg for 2 years 2 months old is below the 5th percentile of normal according to Malaysia’s children growth chart. This means that the weight of your child is under the range of normal.
Here are some useful tips you may try:
- Try to keep track of the food that they like
- Put new food to the next one that they already know
- Prepare different type of healthy food daily
- Cook meals together with your child
- Do not show disgust on trying new food
For further information or health advice, we suggest for you to contact your doctor or our doctors via online consultation.
We hope this answer helps you.
Thank you.