What is the status of an eight-month infant (or doubtful seven/eight-month) born on Shabbat?
Synopsis
An eight-month infant or a doubtful seven/eight-month infant whose hair and nails are not fully grown is presumed non-viable (nefel). Shabbat may not be desecrated for him and he may not be carried (muktzeh). However, the mother may lean over and breastfeed him due to her own pain.
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