At a 2-month well-baby examination, it was discovered that a breastfed infant had only gained 10 ounces in the past 4 weeks. The mother and the nurse agree that, to gain weight faster, the infant needs to:

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Adding an extra breastfeeding session every 24 hours will stimulate more milk production from the mother and increase the amount of milk the baby is consuming, leading to weight gain. Starting solid foods or formula supplementation may actually decrease breastfeeding and milk production, and iron supplements may not directly address the issue of weight gain.

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