At a 2-month well-baby examination,it was discovered that a breastfed infant had only gained 300 g in the past 4 weeks.The mother and the nurse agree that,to gain weight faster,the infant needs to do which of the following?

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Usually the solution to slow weight gain is to improve the feeding technique.Position and latch-on are evaluated,and adjustments are made.It may help to add a feeding or two in a 24-hour period.Solid foods should not be introduced to an infant for at least 4 to 6 months.Bottle-feeding may cause nipple confusion and limit the supply of milk.Iron supplements have no bearing on weight gain.

At a 2-Month Well-Baby Examination,it Was Discovered That a Breastfed