{"id":5221,"date":"2026-09-30T08:08:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidscur.com\/blog\/?p=5221"},"modified":"2026-09-30T08:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:27:08","slug":"why-is-my-child-not-gaining-weight-a-parents-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidscur.com\/blog\/why-is-my-child-not-gaining-weight-a-parents-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Child Not Gaining Weight? A Parent\u2019s Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A child not gaining weight is usually taking in too few calories, not absorbing what they eat, or burning more energy than they get. In Indian homes, the common triggers are picky eating, repeated infections, stomach worms and iron deficiency. Most cases improve with simple changes at home. But if your baby shows no weight gain for two to three months, or your older child keeps slipping on the growth chart, see a paediatrician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeing your child not gaining weight can make any parent anxious, especially when relatives comment that your little one looks thin. Growth is not a race. This guide explains what is normal and what you can safely do at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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