1. What is the reason why babies spit up milk?
Baby spitting up milk means that the food in the baby\’s mouth spurts out from the mouth after breast milk or artificial milk feeding. There are many reasons why babies spit up milk, mainly including the following aspects:
1. The digestion is not fully developed: The digestion of newborns is not fully developed, and the gastrointestinal tract function is not strong enough, so reflux, vomiting, etc. are prone to occur.
2. Improper eating: If the baby eats too fast or too much, it can easily lead to vomiting. In addition, if the mother\’s breastfeeding posture is incorrect or the artificial feeding method is inappropriate, it will also affect the baby\’s eating.
3. Esophageal reflux disease: This is a relatively common disease that causes food to return from the stomach to the esophagus, causing reflux vomiting.
4. Allergic reactions: Some babies are allergic to certain ingredients, such as milk protein, soy protein, etc., which can cause allergic reactions such as vomiting.
2. How to prevent babies from spitting up milk?
1. Feeding volume and speed: Ensure that each feeding is moderate and the feeding speed should be slow and steady to avoid the baby eating too much at one time.
2. Correct feeding posture: When breastfeeding, make sure the baby\’s head and body are on the same plane. When artificial feeding, make sure the mouth of the bottle is facing the baby\’s mouth.
3. Avoid over-activity: Do not let your baby over-activity after eating, and let him rest for a period of time.
4. Observe the baby\’s reaction: If the baby is allergic to a certain food or has other abnormalities, he should seek medical treatment in time.
3. How to deal with baby spitting up milk?
1. Clean up in time: When vomiting occurs, the food in the mouth should be cleaned up immediately to avoid blocking the respiratory tract. You can use a damp towel or tissue to wipe your mouth and face.
2. Keep quiet: When spitting up occurs, do not panic or shout. You should remain calm and place your baby in a stable place.
3. Observe the situation: If there are abnormal situations such as frequent spitting, vomiting, etc., you should seek medical treatment in time.
4. Under what circumstances do you need medical treatment?
1. Frequent vomiting: If your baby vomits frequently and appears after every meal, it may be a digestive problem.
2. Vomiting: If your baby has symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, it may be caused by infection or other diseases.
3. Weight loss: If the baby loses weight or grows slowly, it may be caused by malnutrition.
4. Other abnormal conditions: such as fever, skin allergies, etc.
5. How to supplement nutrition for your baby?
1. Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding is the best way to provide comprehensive and balanced nutrition.
2. Artificial feeding: Artificial milk powder contains a large number of nutrients, which can meet the needs of baby\’s growth and development.
3. Add complementary foods: As the baby grows up, you can add them appropriatelyAdd complementary foods to supplement nutrition.
6. Summary
For newborns, spitting up milk is a normal phenomenon. However, if abnormal conditions such as frequent vomiting and vomiting occur, you should seek medical treatment in time. In daily care, you should pay attention to the amount and speed of eating, maintain correct feeding posture, and avoid excessive activities. In addition, both breastfeeding and artificial feeding can provide the nutrition the baby needs, but the most suitable method should be chosen based on the actual situation of the baby.
