Level 1: Why do babies easily choke on their noses when drinking milk?
When babies drink milk, because the swallowing reflex is not perfect enough and the nasal cavity is connected to the oral cavity, milk easily flows into the nasal cavity when it enters the cavity, causing choking. In addition, if the baby sucks too hard or the hole in the bottle is too large, it can also cause choking.
Level 2: How to prevent babies from choking on milk?
1. Correct breastfeeding posture: Let the baby\’s head be slightly higher than the body to ensure that the milk flows into the middle instead of the nose.
2. Choose the right bottle and nipple: Choose a bottle and nipple suitable for your baby\’s age and weight, and make sure the hole size is appropriate.
3. Feeding speed: Let the baby suck slowly to avoid choking the milk if it is too fast.
4. Burp in time: After each feeding, gently pat the baby\’s back to help the baby expel gas and reduce the possibility of choking on milk.
Level 3: What to do after a baby chokes on milk?
1. Stop feeding in time: When your baby chokes on milk, you should stop feeding immediately and let him lie down or tilt his head slightly.
2. Pat the baby\’s back gently: Gently pat the baby\’s back with your hands to help the baby discharge the milk that has been choked into the nasal cavity.
3. Check the nose: Check whether there is any residual milk or sputum in the nose. If so, clean it up in time.
4. Observe the situation: Observe whether the baby has other symptoms of discomfort, such as shortness of breath, purple skin, etc. If there are any abnormalities, seek medical treatment promptly.
Level 4: How to prevent complications caused by infants choking on milk?
1. Avoid feeding too much or too fast: Feed at a speed and amount to avoid complications such as indigestion or lung infection.
2. Keep the environment clean and hygienic: regularly clean and disinfect feeding equipment such as bottles and nipples to avoid bacterial infections.
3. Regularly check your baby\’s health: Take your baby for regular physical examinations and treat potential health problems in a timely manner.
The above are some prevention and treatment measures for infants choking on milk. Parents can choose according to the actual situation. At the same time, be patient and careful during the feeding process and interact with your baby more to make feeding more enjoyable.
