Study note

Inadequate weight gain in infancy

THE CONTEXT

Inadequate weight gain is common and may lead to failure to thrive and wasting during the first year of life.

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Ensure adequate breastfeeding support, proper feeding technique, and an appropriate feeding frequency, including night feeds.

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Supplement breastfeeding with spoon or paladai feeds if the infant tires while sucking at the breast.

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For spoon or paladai feeding, ensure an optimum frequency and quantity of milk, including night feeds.

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Ensure correct milk-expression and paladai-feeding techniques.

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Provide optimum thermal protection.

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