1. Why do babies spit up milk?
1.1 Physiological reasons
Babies\’ gastrointestinal organs are not mature enough and their digestive abilities are weak, making them prone to food reflux. In addition, if the feeding posture is incorrect, it can also lead to spitting up.
1.2 Overfeeding
Some parents overfeed their children in order to make their children grow faster. This can easily lead to children eating too much, overloading the gastric capacity, and causing reflux.
1.3 Not adaptable to milk powder
Some babies are allergic to or incompatible with certain milk powders, resulting in indigestion and vomiting.
2. How to prevent babies from spitting up milk?
2.1 Correct breastfeeding posture
When feeding, be sure to hold up the baby\’s head so that its body is at a 45-degree angle. At the same time, let the baby eat as slowly as possible and avoid eating too fast.
2.2 Feeding amount
Feed the amount according to your baby\’s needs and age. The amount of each feeding for a newborn should be within 60 ml.
2.3 Choose the right milk powder
Choose milk powder that is suitable for your baby. If you are not suitable for it, you can consider changing the brand or type.
3. What are the symptoms of vomiting?
3.1 Vomiting
When a baby suddenly vomits out milk after finishing feeding, and there are even food residues, it means spitting up milk.
3.2 Lack of satiety
The baby may show a lack of satiety and keep crying for food.
4. How to deal with baby spitting up milk?
4.1 Clean up
Clean things on and around your children promptly. If it occurs at home, wash floors and clothing with warm water and soap.
4.2 Observe the child’s condition
Observe whether the child has other symptoms of discomfort, such as diarrhea, fever, etc. If the situation is serious, you should seek medical treatment promptly.
In short, spitting up milk is a normal phenomenon for babies. In daily life, you can avoid or reduce the occurrence of this phenomenon by paying attention to correct feeding posture, feeding amount, and choosing appropriate milk powder. If your child develops other symptoms of discomfort, he should seek medical attention promptly.
