1. What is the reason why babies spit up milk?
Baby spitting up milk refers to the reflux of milk from the stomach into the esophagus and mouth after feeding, which often occurs in newborns and infants. There are many reasons for this, including underdeveloped digestion, incorrect feeding posture, overfeeding, etc.
2. Digestion is not fully developed
Newborn digestion is very immature and the gastrointestinal tract is not yet fully mature. This means they are prone to vomiting. In addition, the esophageal sphincter is not yet developed and cannot effectively move stomach contents into the esophagus.
3. Incorrect feeding posture
Incorrect feeding posture is also one of the reasons why babies spit up milk. If your baby is placed in the wrong position or angle for feeding, they may swallow too much air or milk, which can lead to regurgitation and vomiting.
4. Overfeeding
Another cause of babies spitting up milk is overfeeding. When you give your child too much milk, they may become uncomfortable and start vomiting. This usually happens when the baby\’s stomach capacity is still small.
5. How to prevent your baby from spitting up milk?
In order to prevent your baby from spitting up milk, you can take the following measures:
1. Make sure the feeding position is correct, with the baby\’s head higher than the body, which helps reduce the risk of reflux.
2. Feed enough and don’t overfeed.
3. Make sure your child burps before each feeding, which helps reduce the chance of them swallowing too much air.
4. Let your child sleep at as many angles as possible, which can help them better discharge the remaining substances in their stomach.
6. Conclusion
In short, it is a very common phenomenon for babies to spit up milk. In most cases it is nothing to worry about and will improve over time. If your child frequently has vomiting or other digestive problems, seek medical attention promptly.
