10 month old baby slow to gain weight, what to do?

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When the child is 10 months old, many parents feel that their child's weight does not have a positive change and often worry about the child's slow weight gain. So the cause of slow weight gain is due to the lack of children's diet, development or nutritional supplements.

1. Reasons why 10-month-old babies slow to gain weight?

Baby anorexia slowly gaining weight, so what to add is the concern of many parents, especially when the child is 10 months old. When babies are 10 months old, most girls weigh an average of 7.2-9.6kg and are about 72cm tall, while boys weigh about 8.2-10.3kg and are about 74cm tall.
According to the American Hasbro Children's Hospital, it is estimated that infants aged 0 to 12 months need 90 to 120 calories per kilogram of body weight, or about 41 to 55 calories per 450 grams of body weight per day. .
A baby is assessed as slow to gain weight when the child's weight is below the gender average as mentioned above. But to accurately diagnose whether your child is slow to gain weight or not, the child needs to be taken to a pediatric medical facility.
When your child is 10 months old, the amount of milk consumed by the child is less than usual, ranging from 500 - 700ml of milk per day, 700g of starch, 30g of protein, 10ml of cooking oil, 30g of vegetables Greens and fruits... Children who do not have enough nutrients can easily lead to slow weight gain or worse, rickets and malnutrition.
However there are other causes like:
Infection: Any illness, vomiting or diarrhea can lead to temporary weight loss. An oral infection or even a urinary tract infection will affect your baby's ability to suckle. Gastroesophageal reflux or a digestive problem: Persistent reflux can make breastfeeding uncomfortable and reduce the need for feed. A medical condition like a cleft palate or thrush makes it harder for a baby to suckle. In the months that follow, your baby may have trouble weaning off solid foods, meaning he's not getting all the calories he needs to gain weight. Mistakes in preparing food for children: Only give children the water portion of stews, do not use fat in cooking, do not give children a balance between groups of substances. Or simply a child born with slow weight gain. When all other explanations have been ruled out, it may be the case that the baby is gaining weight at a slightly slower rate than average.

2. 10 month old baby slow to gain weight, what to do?

Many mothers have difficulty helping their children gain appropriate weight. So when children slow to gain weight, what should be added? Food intake along with high-calorie foods plays an important role in your baby's development. The food that you give your baby must be rich in nutrients and high in calories to facilitate the baby's ideal weight gain and proper growth. When the baby gains ideal weight, it shows that the baby has adapted well to the outside environment.
Poor weight gain often leads to fatigue, low IQ and poor immunity in babies and toddlers. Therefore, it is important for the mother to make sure that the baby is developing according to the growth milestones and consuming high calorie foods. Children in general have a high metabolic rate compared to adults and need a high-calorie diet to support their body's needs. Breast milk contains all the nutrients needed for a baby's normal growth and development during the first six months. However, once the weaning phase begins, it's important to introduce calorie-rich foods to supplement your baby in addition to breast milk.
Tips for some high-calorie foods to help your 10-month-old gain weight quickly:
Avocado (135 calories in 1 tablespoon): avocados are rich sources of fat, vitamin A and vitamin E. Adding buttermilk or butter to the foods you prepare for your baby can help boost brain and body development. Bananas (110 calories in 1 medium banana): Fortified with vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, protein and carbohydrates, bananas themselves are a healthy food, providing lots of calories per serving and perfect for babies. It can be sliced, diced, and even pureed.

Cheese (40 calories/10 grams): Cheese can be used as a topping to mix with other foods to make them tastier and healthier for your baby. Cheese is rich in protein, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus and magnesium. Eggs (78 calories per egg): You can give your baby egg yolks from 8 months of age to avoid allergic reactions. Eggs are an energy source of protein, fat and minerals. Egg whites should be given to children when they are 1 year old. Potatoes (166 calories/cup boiled potato): Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and can be easily digested by babies. They can be boiled, fried, pureed and mashed in a variety of ways. Mashed potatoes can be given to babies when they are seven months old after weaning begins. You can also use sweet potatoes instead because one cup of sweet potatoes provides 114 calories and the kids love the taste of sweet potatoes Fatty fish (20 - 140 calories/10 grams depending on the type of fish chosen): considered a rich source of essential lipoproteins, omega-3 fatty acids and protein. You can feed your baby pureed fish from eight months onwards. Fish sauce is very easy for babies to pick up and eat. They can be added to other foods and mixed well. Salmon, cod, and catfish are some great fish varieties to choose from for your child. Nuts and dried fruit (almonds 57 calories/1-g; cashews 55 calories/10 grams): Adding nuts to a low-birth-weight child's diet can help children gain weight and support mental development. better brain. You can give an infant who is not allergic to almonds and cashews after they are six months old. They can be powdered in a blender and added to baby purees for extra flavor and health benefits. For babies with allergies, it's best to wait until they're two years or older Full-fat yogurt (80 calories/10 grams): They're high in calories and have probiotic properties that help improve digestion. Full-fat yogurt is also a good source of protein and vitamin D. Grains (250 calories/100g mixed cereal): High-calorie foods like rice, millet, and oatmeal are great sources of fiber, protein, and carbohydrates for your baby. Rice is one of the least allergenic foods for babies. You can start with rice water at six months old and move on to oatmeal or millet porridge and pancakes. They provide a filling and energizing meal for kids Chicken (17 calories/10g): These are high in protein and high in calories that can add flavor to a dish.
In addition, the baby needs to add the necessary micronutrients: Zinc, selenium, chromium, vitamins B1 and B6, ginger, ... to improve taste, eat well, reach the correct height and weight and exceed standard, good immune system, enhanced resistance to less sickness and less digestive problems.
The improvement of children's symptoms of slow weight gain can take place for a long time, so it is recommended that parents be calm and persistent when supplementing with nutrients for their children, even through eating or functional foods. In particular, the use of functional foods should choose those of natural origin that are easily absorbed, do not allow to use many types at the same time or continuously change the types.

3. Recipes for some dishes for 10-month-old babies with slow weight gain

Here are some dishes to help parents easily prepare suitable meals for their babies and no longer worry about what to add to their anorexia babies.
3.1. Sweet potato egg porridge Ingredients
1 bowl of white porridge 20 grams sweet potato 1 chicken egg Olive oil Make
Sweet potatoes washed, peeled, washed again, then chopped into small pieces and cooked with white porridge When porridge and potatoes Once cooked, add the egg yolks and stir well. Boil the porridge again for 3-4 minutes, then turn off the heat. Scoop the porridge into a bowl and add a spoonful of olive oil to cool down. 3.2. Shrimp and spinach porridge Ingredients
1 bowl of white porridge 30 grams shrimp 10 grams spinach (leaves only) Cooking oil Make
Shrimp wash, peel, remove only the body, remove the head. Steamed, pounded meat, then lightly sautéed with a little cooking oil Spinach leaves washed, chopped Add the spinach and shrimp and stir-fry Boil white porridge, then add cabbage and shrimp, stir well After boiling then turn off the stove, scoop out the bowl to cool down, then use 3.3. Oatmeal, pumpkin, salmon Ingredients
40 grams of oats 25 grams of salmon 20 grams of pumpkin 1 box of fresh milk without sugar Make
Oats washed and soaked in filtered water for 5-7 minutes to soften Fish Wash and filter the skin. Soak fish pieces in fresh milk without sugar for about 20 minutes. Steam fish pieces with ginger to reduce the fishy taste. When the fish is cooked, remove the meat and finely chop the pumpkin peeled, washed, steamed and then crushed Put the soaked oats in a pot with a little water, bring to a boil. Put the salmon, pumpkin in the pot and then Cook for another 5 minutes to bring it to a boil, then turn off the heat. Scoop the porridge into a bowl to cool it down and you can eat it

3.4. Pork vegetable porridge Ingredients
1 bowl of white porridge 30 grams of lean pork 30 grams of hot vegetables Cooking oil Make
Pork washed, finely chopped Water spinach, washed and pureed Put minced meat in, and then pour in the porridge stir, bring to a boil. Cook for another 5 minutes until the meat is tender. Add the spinach and stir, cook for another 2-3 minutes. Scoop the porridge into a bowl, add a spoonful of cooking oil, let it cool down, then it can be eaten. a balanced diet in terms of quantity and quality. If children are not provided with adequate and balanced nutrients, it will lead to diseases of excess or lack of nutrients, which adversely affect the comprehensive development of children in terms of physical, mental and motor skills.
Children who do not eat properly are at risk of micro-mineral deficiency causing anorexia, growth retardation, malabsorption,... If they notice the above signs, parents should supplement their children with products. The supplement contains lysine, essential micro-minerals and vitamins such as zinc, chromium, selenium, and B vitamins to help fully meet the nutritional needs of children. At the same time, these essential vitamins also support digestion, enhance nutrient absorption, help improve anorexia, and help children eat well.
Parents can learn more:
Signs of zinc deficiency in children
Micronutrient deficiency and failure to gain weight in children
Hopefully the above sharing has helped parents get answers to their problems slow weight gain. For more nutritional knowledge and child care for each age, parents should regularly visit the website vimec.com and make an appointment with the leading doctors, pediatric and nutrition experts of the International General Hospital. Vinmec when needing advice on children's health.