Question 1

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 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

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 4

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 5

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 6

how to overcome constipation for infants only 8 months old? he is only 8 kg is he in his right weight? he only takes 4 ounce milk.

Accepted Answer

Milk?: Infants need breast milk or formula till 12 months. Cow's milk & milk products should be limited to 16-21 ounces/day after a year to avoid anemia & constipation. If he has hard, pebbly stools or strains to have bm's, see your pediatrician, who can also tell you if his weight/length ratio is average.

Question 7

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 8

calamine good for 3 month old baby? for hives?

Accepted Answer

Need pediatrician: For such a young infant, you need to be involved w/ a good pediatrician who you can call for this sort of advice. 
This might require a specific Rx and you'd be wise to have it evaluated. You can't Dx it on your own.

Question 9

can an 8 month old 26lb baby have any allergy meds?

Accepted Answer

Not Good: You never give these medications for babies this young without your doctors advice.

Question 10

can an 8 month old baby safely be around a dog?

Accepted Answer

NEVER: There is no such thing. All animals are unpredictable. You are your childs safety in most situations. An 8 month old has no place being left around a dog. As a child gets more mobile they become a bigger threat to the dog even though your child might only be playing. Animals are territorial.

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

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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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How to overcome constipation for infants only 8 months old? he is only 8 kg is he in his right weight? he only takes 4 ounce milk.

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

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