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delayed growth - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Delayed growth involves poor or abnormally slow gains in weight or height in a child younger than 5 years old. See also: Short stature ...
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delayed growth - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
delayed growth, Toddler development
Toddler development

Causes of delayed growth (Source: MedLinePlus)
Delayed or slower-than-expected growth can be caused by many different things, including genetics, nutrition, infections, chronic diseases, and psychosocial health. Many children with delayed growth also have delays in development. See also: Failure to thrive ...
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delayed growth - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
For slow weight gain caused by a lack of calories, try feeding the child on demand and increasing the sucking time. Also, prepare formula exactly according to directions. Do not dilute ready-to-feed formula, and try increasing the amount offered to the child. ...
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