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Should I be worried about my 8 month old's eyebrows?

22 replies

GingerFox88 · 19/05/2026 08:12

Should I be worried about my 8 month old eye brows? Do your los have similar?

Should I be worried about my 8 month old's eyebrows?
Should I be worried about my 8 month old's eyebrows?
Should I be worried about my 8 month old's eyebrows?
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Shallotsaresmallonions · 19/05/2026 08:14

What is worrying you about them? They look fine to me.

VerbenaGirl · 19/05/2026 08:16

I think they are fine.

StressyMcStressFace · 19/05/2026 08:18

Is this your first child by any chance?

KittyWilkinson · 19/05/2026 08:19

They are quite normal. Young children often have very fine eyebrow hair. Nothing to worry about.

GingerFox88 · 19/05/2026 08:20

Shallotsaresmallonions · 19/05/2026 08:14

What is worrying you about them? They look fine to me.

I seen something on tv about a genetic disorder linked to thick eyebrows. I’ve googled it and ended up down a rabbit hole. Just wondered if anyone else’s little one had similar eyebrows.

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GingerFox88 · 19/05/2026 08:21

StressyMcStressFace · 19/05/2026 08:18

Is this your first child by any chance?

Yes she is

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GingerFox88 · 19/05/2026 08:21

KittyWilkinson · 19/05/2026 08:19

They are quite normal. Young children often have very fine eyebrow hair. Nothing to worry about.

I think they’re quite thick.

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Shallotsaresmallonions · 19/05/2026 08:23

GingerFox88 · 19/05/2026 08:20

I seen something on tv about a genetic disorder linked to thick eyebrows. I’ve googled it and ended up down a rabbit hole. Just wondered if anyone else’s little one had similar eyebrows.

I'm assuming you mean sanfilippo syndrome? The babies and children with this have much darker and thicker eyebrows, than your baby. I don't think you need to worry.

Theunamedcat · 19/05/2026 08:23

What are your and his dad's eyebrows like? DD had her nans monobrow ds had white blonde eyebrows so looked like he had none ds 2 has lovely eyebrows really well shaped they looked like they were professionally done 😂

KittyWilkinson · 19/05/2026 08:24

GingerFox88 · 19/05/2026 08:21

I think they’re quite thick.

I think you need to talk to your GP if you think that.

Surgeonsattheedgeoflife · 19/05/2026 08:25

Completely normal eyebrows. Get off the internet.

purpleygrey · 19/05/2026 08:27

This is your second post about this.
so bizarre you keep posting photos of your child for strangers to see.

WhereAreWeNow · 19/05/2026 08:28

No. There's nothing to worry about. You've got a lovely baby with perfect eyebrows 😊

Seawolves · 19/05/2026 08:29

Absolutely nothing about your baby's eyebrows says San Filippo syndrome to me, I have worked with a couple of children with the condition and their eyebrows were very different to your little one's.

ItsNotRocketScienceSteven · 19/05/2026 08:30

What a beautiful baby!

tinymeteor · 19/05/2026 09:09

Totally normal, and very gorgeous.

I mean this gently: are you ok?

Being a first-time mum is hard work, and tiny anxieties can get blown up huge when you're at home by yourself. Are you someone who struggles with anxiety generally? Is there anyone who can take you for a coffee today and give you a hug?

GingerFox88 · 24/06/2026 17:59

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PurpleLovecats · 24/06/2026 18:01

Are you still worrying about this?

ChickenBananaBanana · 24/06/2026 18:01

Why do you keep posting about this? I think you might need to see your GP for yourself op you're not being rational

BabblingBiddy · 24/06/2026 18:04

They look like normal eyebrows to me.

BognorRegenia · 24/06/2026 21:11

I read your title and wondered if you were concerned about San Filipino due to the recent media story with the little English girl.

Then i clicked in and saw the picture and thought, Oh clearly not.

These eyebrows are thin and quite sparse and not at all dark.

Health anxiety can rob the joy of the early years. Consider getting help from your GP if this kind of worry is an ongoing thing x

downloadtoad · 25/06/2026 11:11

Op I was worried about the exact same thing just a few months ago. I have quite bad ocd, are you under any mental health teams ? Peri natal mental health team helped me a lot

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