Health Tip: Causes of Failure to Thrive in Babies

(HealthDay News) -- "Failure to thrive" occurs among infants who don't grow and gain weight as quickly as they should.

The Nemours Foundation mentions these possible causes of failure to thrive:

• Parents aren't feeding babies enough food or frequently enough.
• Medical conditions such as GERD, celiac disease or cystic fibrosis.
• A physical abnormality such as a cleft lip that makes it difficult for a child to eat.
• A medical condition, such as a cardiac, respiratory or endocrine disorder.
• A milk protein intolerance.
• An infection.
• A metabolic disorder that affects how a baby breaks down and processes food.