Question 1

Does the hour have to be in one go?

Accepted Answer

No. Both the WHO and the CDC describe the daily target as a total that can be spread through the day, so ten minutes here and twenty there add up.

Question 2

Does PE class count towards the 60 minutes?

Accepted Answer

The active part of the lesson counts. But PE is usually only a couple of hours a week, so the daily total still needs walking to school, running at recess or playing outside after school.

Question 3

Will my baby need to stay in hospital?

Accepted Answer

Most babies recover at home. Babies who are admitted usually need oxygen, fluids through a vein and sometimes breathing support, and the CDC notes that most improve with this supportive care and go home in a few days.

Question 4

Can my baby be protected against RSV?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The CDC recommends either an RSV vaccine during pregnancy or an RSV antibody given to the baby, and most infants need only one of the two. Ask your pediatrician which one fits your baby's birth month.

Question 5

Do antibiotics help bronchiolitis?

Accepted Answer

No. The American Academy of Pediatrics explains that antibiotics treat bacteria, not the viruses that cause bronchiolitis. Your pediatrician will only add one if a separate bacterial infection is found.

Question 6

How do I count my baby's breaths?

Accepted Answer

Wait until your baby is calm or asleep, watch the chest rise and count for a full minute, then write the number and the time down. Counting during crying or a high fever gives a falsely high number.

Question 7

How long does bronchiolitis last?

Accepted Answer

It starts like a cold, breathing is usually hardest on day two or three, and MedlinePlus notes that breathing often gets better by the third day with symptoms mostly clearing within a week. A dry cough can hang around for two to three more weeks.

Question 8

My 10-month-old still takes three naps. Is that a problem?

Accepted Answer

Not on its own. The third, short late-afternoon nap often disappears between 6 months and 1 year, and some babies hold on to it a little longer than others.

Question 9

How long should each nap last?

Accepted Answer

During the first year, a nap usually lasts somewhere between 30 minutes and 2 hours. Short naps and long naps can both be normal as long as your baby's day works overall.

Question 10

When do babies drop to one nap on average?

Accepted Answer

By around 18 months, children only need one nap a day, according to MedlinePlus. The switch is spread over a few weeks, and some children make it a little earlier or later.

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