Question 1

what is the average weight & height of an 8month old infant?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Around 20 lbs 28 inches. . There are different growth charts  for girls and boys and prematurely born.  There is a wide variation of normal. The best indcator of normal development is the steady growth of height,  weight and head circumference over successive months

Question 2

is it safe to give an 8 month old baby infant  tylenol (acetaminophen) every day during teething to help with teething pain & discomfort? baby's weight is 18 lbs.

Accepted Answer

Prob not necessary: Usually the parents have more discomfort than baby. Fewer drugs are better than more drugs. Cold teething rings are safe to use without relying on Tylenol (acetaminophen)

Question 3

my daughter drop raw honey on all over floor my friend told me that it has some type of bacterial spores which are not good for infant i also hv 8 month old baby so i m little concern can i normaly clean that or do some thing special to clean honey?

Accepted Answer

: The infantile gut under age 1 yr has a potential problem with botulism spores (germ seeds) that can be found in raw honey. The spore can establish a germ colony that makes a toxin. We discourage people from offering this in any quantity under age 1 yr. After a year it does not seem to be a problem. Normal cleaning to the point you feel no stickiness is adequate to remove any risk.

Question 4

was wondering how much sleep should an 8 month old infant get?

Accepted Answer

A lot: There are several phases of sleep and one of the most important levels for maximum rest and renovation is delta phase. This is the deepest level of sleep in which hgh (human growth hormone) is released and in children provides one of the most potented hormones that naturally helps the body to grow and develop. This is why infants require so much sleep.

Question 5

how much infant tylenol (acetaminophen) can i give to my 17 lb 8 month old?

Accepted Answer

80mg: The recommended dose for a infant is 10-15 mg/kg & your baby weighs about 8kg. I would start at 80mg. Many products that come in dropper bottles have lines on the dropper, the first line is usually 40 mg and the 2nd is 80.

Question 6

when my 8 month old infant exerts himself tiring movements then he has a wheezing sound to his breathing, it does not slow him down though.. he keeps going for long periods and the breath normalises almost as soon as he relaxes, is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Many conditions: Many conditions may cause this sound and infants may develop asthma at this age. 
Other causes include narrowing of the airway(s) or malformations which impinge on the airway. Choking and a foreign body lodged in the airway is another consideration.
Please consider a virtual appointment, inbox consult with Healthtap and follow up with your PCP.

Question 7

my 8 month old baby boy is having a lot of phlegm and is coughing today.?

Accepted Answer

Cold symptoms?: The key is the history.  Are there nasal symptoms which would lead one to think that the baby has an upper respiratory illness? Any fever?  Is the cough effective in that the mucus clears easily or not.  If it clears the airway then I am less concerned.  If not then a bronchodilator may be helpful, especially if this has happened before.  Eight months is too young for this to be spring allergies.

Question 8

can i give my 8 month old baby boy benelin childrens wet cough, he is 10kg?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't: An extensive study of cough cold preparations has shown they do nothing of importance in kids under 6. They are a reason for thousands of ER visits due to overdoses each year. If you need to do something use a vaporizer &amp; give extra hugs.

Question 9

8 month old baby boy passing liquidy green stools frequently and after every food having occasional fever?

Accepted Answer

Mild viral illness: Sounds like a mild "viral gastroenteritis" or stomach virus. Feed through the diarrhea and protect his bottom with diaper creams and rinsing gently (not wiping after his bowel movements). Starches like rice, cereals may help. Yogurt has friendly bacterial and may facilitate more formed stool. If he is has persistent fever, vomiting and not tolerating anything orally, have him evaluated.

Question 10

which infant formula is best for a 3 month old boy with terrible colic\wind, and is greenish poop normal? currently using similac total comfort 1.

Accepted Answer

Green poo: The poo is colored by bile added during digestion.It starts out dark green and transitions through yellows to brown over time.Green poo just means the material  is moving through faster. If the kid seems to be better on the comfort, stay with it. The feed seldom has anything to do with or help in treating colic. It normally fades at 4 mo when they start to control their movement more.

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My daughter drop raw honey on all over floor my friend told me that it has some type of bacterial spores which are not good for infant i also hv 8 month old baby so i m little concern can i normaly clean that or do some thing special to clean honey?

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Was wondering how much sleep should an 8 month old infant get?

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How much infant tylenol (acetaminophen) can i give to my 17 lb 8 month old?

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When my 8 month old infant exerts himself tiring movements then he has a wheezing sound to his breathing, it does not slow him down though.. he keeps going for long periods and the breath normalises almost as soon as he relaxes, is it normal?

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My 8 month old baby boy is having a lot of phlegm and is coughing today.?

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Can i give my 8 month old baby boy benelin childrens wet cough, he is 10kg?

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8 month old baby boy passing liquidy green stools frequently and after every food having occasional fever?

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Which infant formula is best for a 3 month old boy with terrible colic\wind, and is greenish poop normal? currently using similac total comfort 1.

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