1. What is the reason why babies spit up milk?
Baby spitting up means that after feeding, the baby will vomit out the milk it has eaten. This situation is relatively common in newborns and infants, but if it occurs too frequently or in large amounts, parents need to pay attention. So, what is the reason why babies spit up milk?
1. Digestion is not fully developed
The digestion of newborns and infants is not yet fully developed, their gastrointestinal function is not strong enough, and their digestive ability is weak. Therefore, it is easy to have difficulty swallowing and crying repeatedly when eating, which prevents food from passing through the esophagus and into the stomach smoothly.
2. Improper diet
If the quality of breast milk or formula milk is poor, the temperature is too high or too low, the feeding interval is too short, etc., it will cause the baby to spit up milk. In addition, if the mother eats improperly or the quality of breast milk is poor, it will also have an impact on the baby.
3. Incorrect posture
Incorrect posture when feeding is also an important reason for babies to spit up milk. If the baby\’s head posture is incorrect, or the baby\’s position is inappropriate when feeding, it will affect the normal eating and digestion of food.
4. Overeating
Some parents may think that eating more is good for the baby, so they let the baby eat more during feeding. However, overeating can cause indigestion in your baby, which can lead to vomiting.
2. How to prevent babies from spitting up milk?
For newborns and infants, prevention is more important than treatment. Here are some precautions:
1. Diet
Breastfeeding mothers should pay attention to their eating habits and avoid spicy, irritating or greasy foods. At the same time, pay attention to the temperature and quality of formula milk when feeding.
2. Correct posture
When feeding, ensure that the baby\’s head position is correct and that the baby is fed in an appropriate position. This ensures that food enters the stomach normally and promotes digestion.
3. Food intake
When feeding your baby, you should eat enough and don\’t let your baby overeat. If there is still leftover milk after the baby has finished feeding, the amount of milk for the next feeding can be appropriately reduced.
4.Keep it clean
Feeders, bottles and other tools should be kept clean to avoid bacterial growth. At the same time, the baby\’s mouth should be cleaned before feeding to avoid affecting digestion.
3. Under what circumstances do you need medical treatment?
If the baby spits up milk frequently or in large amounts, parents should seek medical treatment in time. Here are some situations that require medical attention:
1. Frequent vomiting
If your baby spits up milk every time he eats, and the frequency is high, there may be a digestive problem and he needs to seek medical attention in time.
2. Vomit with blood
If the vomit contains blood or other abnormal substances, it mayThere is something wrong with the intestines. At this time, timely medical treatment and examination and treatment are required.
3. Weight loss
If your baby has lost significant weight over a period of time and is accompanied by symptoms such as spitting up milk, there may be a physical problem. At this time, timely medical attention and treatment are required.
4. How to deal with baby spitting up milk
If the baby spits up milk, parents can take the following measures to deal with it:
1. Pick him up and pat his back
After your baby spits out milk, you can pick him up and gently pat his back to help him expel the remaining food in his stomach.
2.Keep quiet
After your baby spits up milk, he should be kept quiet and avoid excessive activity. This can help him restore his digestive function.
3. Observe symptoms
Parents should pay attention to their baby\’s symptoms and seek medical attention promptly. If any abnormality occurs, timely medical treatment is required.
In short, spitting up is a normal phenomenon for newborns and infants. But if the frequency is too high or the amount is too large, parents need to pay attention. Pay attention to dietary hygiene and correct feeding postures in daily life to prevent and reduce the occurrence of spitting up. At the same time, correct methods should be adopted when dealing with vomiting, and timely medical treatment should be sought. This can ensure the healthy growth of your baby.
