1. Why do babies spit up milk after feeding?
2. What are the reasons why babies spit up milk?
3. How to prevent babies from spitting up milk?
4. Under what circumstances do you need medical treatment?
1. Why do babies spit up milk after feeding?
Many new parents will encounter such a situation. The baby who has just finished feeding suddenly begins to vomit. In fact, this is a very normal phenomenon. Because when feeding, the baby will inevitably swallow air, and this air will form bubbles in the digestion. When bubbles accumulate to a certain extent, they can cause discomfort and vomiting in the baby.
2. What are the reasons why babies spit up milk?
In addition to the above reasons, there are other reasons that may cause your baby to vomit. For example, overfeeding or eating too quickly, immature digestion, milk allergy, etc.
3. How to prevent babies from spitting up milk?
1. Eating speed: Let your baby eat slowly and give them enough time to digest the food.
2. Maintain a correct feeding posture: Keeping the baby\’s head higher than the body can reduce the chance of swallowing air.
3. Avoid overfeeding: Each time you feed, your baby should be allowed to eat until they are full, and do not force them to continue eating.
4. Observe the baby\’s reaction: If the baby starts to show discomfort or vomiting, feeding should be stopped immediately and their reaction should be observed.
4. Under what circumstances do you need medical treatment?
If your baby frequently vomits or develops other abnormal symptoms, such as fever, diarrhea, etc., you need to seek medical attention promptly. At the same time, you should consult your doctor before giving your baby any medicine.
Abstract:
It is normal for babies to spit up milk after feeding, mainly because they swallow air when eating. Apart from this, there are other possible causes of vomiting. To avoid this, it is recommended to eat quickly, maintain correct feeding postures, avoid overfeeding, and observe your baby\’s reactions. If abnormal symptoms occur, you need to seek medical treatment promptly.
