Sleep is probably still top of mind for you, but hopefully you and your little one are both getting a bit more rest at this stage. About 11 hours of that should be at nighttime. Your baby still probably wakes at night, but sleeps a longer stretch. A typical 8-month-old nap schedule includes two naps that total about three-and-a-half hours of daytime sleep. Some babies start waking up more at night around 8 months. So if your 8-month-old suddenly wakes up every hour or your 8-month-old is not sleeping when and how they used to, you can probably chalk it up to sleep regression.
The idea is that if they wake up at night, baby will know how to get themself back to sleep. Your 8-month-old is now awake for about 10 hours per day. Check out this list of baby activities that will give you an idea of things to do now, as well as things to do with baby as they grows. Introduce soft finger foods in very small bits for baby to easily gnash. Speak slowly and clearly, and remember to repeat everything you say. Clinginess is normal during this phase as baby is learning about separation.
Play repetitive games; drop something on the floor and act surprised each time it falls. In doing so, your 8-month-old will begin to develop memory and learn the concept of cause and effect.
There are so many special 8-month-old baby milestones to celebrate and many more exciting experiences on the horizon. In the coming weeks and months, baby will get stronger and work toward sitting up, crawling, standing and walking.
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Your 8-Month-Old Baby. Here's what's coming up for your 8-month-old. Your 8-month-old baby's development. See Month 8 Videos. At a Glance. Sleeping basics. At this age, babies typically sleep about 11 hours at night many straight through and take two daily naps that add up to three to four hours.
Feeding basics. Your baby should get 24 to 30 ounces of breast milk or formula a day and 4 to 9 tablespoons of cereal, fruit and vegetables daily, as well as 1 to 6 tablespoons of protein foods. Did you know? Even at 8 months, babies will look away from something that's too easy — or too difficult — for them to understand. Read More.
Allergy medicine for baby? Talk to the pediatrician about what allergy meds may be safe for baby to help minimize symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes and an itchy, runny nose.
Leaving baby in the car Don't do it. Car temperatures can soar to dangerously high levels in just a few minutes. In fact, heatstroke — which occurs when body temperature rises to to degrees Fahrenheit — is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths among children. Tummy trouble? Vomiting in older babies can be caused by motion sickness, food allergies, a stomach bug or food poisoning.
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There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. Follow Us. Babies and young children shouldn't eat hot dogs, nuts, seeds, round candies, popcorn, hard, raw fruits and vegetables, grapes, or peanut butter.
These foods aren't safe and may cause your child to choke. Many healthcare providers suggest these foods be saved until after your child is age 3 or 4. Always watch a young child while he or she is eating. Insist that the child sit down to eat or drink. Healthy babies usually require little or no extra water, except in very hot weather.
When solid food is first fed to your baby, extra water is often needed. Don't limit your baby's food choices to the ones you like. Offering a wide variety of foods early will pave the way for good eating habits later. Don't restrict fat and cholesterol in the diets of very young children, unless advised by your child's healthcare provider. Children need calories, fat, and cholesterol for the development of their brains and nervous systems, and for general growth.
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