Level 1: Reasons why babies often spit up milk
In the first few months after a baby is born, due to immature digestion and improper feeding methods, the baby may often spit up milk. There are many reasons for this: overfeeding, eating too fast, incorrect posture, etc. In addition, babies may also suffer from gastroesophageal reflux, allergies and other diseases.
In order to prevent babies from spitting up milk frequently, parents need to pay attention to the following points:
1. The number of feedings should be between 6-8 times, and each feeding time should not exceed 30 minutes.
2. Keep the baby\’s head slightly higher than the body when feeding.
3. Let your baby nurse slowly and avoid drinking too much in one sitting.
4. If your baby often spits up milk and is accompanied by other symptoms (such as diarrhea, constipation, etc.), it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.
Level 2: How to hold a baby correctly
Holding a baby is one of the skills that every new parent must master. Correct holding posture can help your baby digest and reduce the occurrence of spitting up.
Here are the steps to hold your baby correctly:
1. First place the baby face up on your palm, and use your other hand to support his head.
2. Turn your baby over so that his head rests on your chest.
3. Support your baby\’s head and neck with one hand and place the other hand under his buttocks.
4. Gently lift the baby upward and let his body tilt at an angle of about 45 degrees.
5. Let your baby nurse slowly and avoid drinking too much in one sitting.
6. After feeding, hold the baby upright and pat his back gently to help him burp.
Level 3: How to prevent allergies in infants
Allergies are a common cause of babies spitting up milk. In order to prevent babies from allergies, parents need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Carefully clean bottles, pacifiers and other feeding utensils before feeding.
2. Avoid feeding your baby food with too many additives and artificial colors.
3. Be careful to avoid contact with excessive dust, pollen and other substances that may cause allergies.
4. Choose milk powder and complementary foods suitable for your baby\’s age, and do not change brands at will.
Level 4: How to deal with babies spitting up milk
When the baby spits up milk, parents need to deal with it promptly to avoid causing other problems. Here’s how to deal with baby spit-up:
1. Place your baby on a flat surface and wipe his face and mouth with a clean, soft cloth.
2. Let him lie on his side with his head slightly higher than his body to help digest and eliminate excess gas and fluid.
3. Wait for a while after feeding him before moving or picking him up to prevent him from spitting up milk again.
4.If the baby\’s spitting up is severe and accompanied by other symptoms (such as fever, diarrhea, etc.), it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.
Level 5: How to choose milk powder suitable for your baby
Choosing milk powder suitable for your baby is an important measure to prevent spitting up. Here are a few things to note when choosing milk powder suitable for your baby:
1. Choose the appropriate milk powder according to your baby’s age group.
2. Choose milk powder with more comprehensive nutrients such as beneficial strains and nucleotides.
3. Avoid purchasing expired or low-quality products.
4. If your baby has already developed an allergic reaction, you can try to use some specially formulated milk powder.
Level 6: How to adjust feeding methods
If parents have been feeding in the correct posture but still cannot prevent the baby from spitting up milk, they may need to consider adjusting the feeding method. The following are situations in which feeding methods may need to be adjusted:
1. If the baby eats too fast or too much, the number of feedings and feeding time are required.
2. The baby\’s posture is incorrect and the holding and feeding postures need to be adjusted.
3. The baby is allergic to a certain milk powder or food and needs to change the brand or reduce the intake.
4. Babies suffering from gastroesophageal reflux and other diseases need to be adjusted under the guidance of a doctor.
To sum up, parents need to take corresponding preventive measures and treatment methods according to the specific situation of the baby to prevent the baby from spitting up milk frequently. At the same time, attention should also be paid to the selection of appropriate milk powder, reasonable feeding methods and holding postures, etc., to ensure the healthy growth of the baby.
