Baby spitting milk out of nose, possible reasons
It is normal for babies to spit up milk, but when the spit-up milk comes out of the nose, it may cause concern for parents. This phenomenon is more common in newborns or young children. Here are a few possible reasons why babies may spit up milk from their nose:
1. Esophageal reflux
The esophagus in a baby\’s stomach is not as fully developed as in an adult\’s, so when it becomes overly full, food can easily flow back into the esophageal entrance and, in some severe cases, back up through the nose. Parents can try to feed their children in an upright position or stand them up to prevent esophageal reflux.
2. Baby feeds too quickly
Drinking milk too quickly may also cause milk to flow out of the baby\’s nose. Because the baby swallows too fast, the urine in the mouth is quickly poured into the cement, causing vomiting. Parents can try to shorten the feeding time or use a slow-flow bottle to control the speed of feeding.
3.Baby cold
When babies have a cold, their noses become clogged, and some children cough or sneeze milk while feeding. The response is to raise the baby\’s head slightly to keep the airway open.
4. Other reasons
Some other reasons, such as excessive fatigue, eating too much, etc., may cause babies to spit milk out of their nose.
Coping methods
When a baby spits milk out of his nose, parents should take immediate measures. There are different methods for different reasons:
1. Keep the child in an upright position
When the child is breastfeeding, the child should be kept in an upright position, which helps reduce the probability of esophageal reflux and also keeps the airway open.
2. Use a slow-flow bottle
If the child drinks milk too fast is the main reason for spitting up milk, parents may consider using a slow-flow bottle to slow down the child\’s milk drinking.
3. Keep breathing smoothly
When a child catches a cold, timely measures should be taken to keep the respiratory tract open, such as cleaning the nose with saline.
4. Wait until the child’s body recovers before breastfeeding
If spitting up is caused by other reasons, parents should wait until the child\’s body recovers before feeding, and pay attention to controlling the amount of milk the child drinks.
Summary
It is a relatively common phenomenon for babies to spit milk out of their noses. Parents need to know the various causes and how to deal with it. Parents do not need to be too nervous when their children spit milk out of their noses. As long as they adopt appropriate methods, this phenomenon can be avoided. Parents should pay more attention and love to their children\’s health, and try their best to let their children grow up healthily.
