Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned parenting pro, have eaten too much burp (the notorious "wet burp") drool Many infants will spit up a little after some - or even all - feedings or during burping because their digestive tracts are immature. That's perfectly normal. As long as your baby is growing and gaining weight and doesn't seem uncomfortable with the spitting up, it's OK. But spitting up isn't the same as vomiting all or most of a feeding. If you're concerned or your baby is forcefully vomiting much of a feeding more than once a day, call your child's doctor. In rare cases, there may be an allergy, digestive problem, or other problem that needs medical attention. It also may help your doctor to properly diagnose the problem (if there is one) if you keep a record of exactly how often and how much your baby seems to be spitting up, then call your child's doctor. He or she should be able to tell you if it's normal or something that's cause for concern. But again, it's important to remember that spitting up is usually perfectly OK. If the doctor says your baby's spitting up is normal, here are some things you can do to help alleviate it: Don't give the bottle while your little one is lying down. Make sure the hole in the nipple is the right size and/or flow for your baby. For example, fast-flow nipples may cause babies to gag or may simply give them more than they can handle, whereas slower flows may be frustrating to some babies and may cause them to suck more vigorously and gulp too much air. It's also important to keep in mind that this, too, shall pass. Many babies outgrow spitting up by the time they're sitting up. I think I'm coming down with something. Can I still breastfeed my baby? In most cases, yes - the majority of illnesses and medications are not dangerous to a breastfeeding infant. In rare cases, though (such as teething may think mom's breasts seem like the ideal teething toy. However, if your baby is Say, "Mommy is not for biting. You can bite this," and offer your little one a teething toy or ring. Try nursing in a dark or dimly lit room or initiate a new activity if your baby seems distracted and is pulling off your breast a lot. Praise your baby - with a hug, kiss, or cuddle - whenever he or she nurses without biting or trying to bite. But if your baby is biting on a regular basis, it may be an indication that it's time to consider sun protection) and whether your little one should get a supplement. (The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now recommends beginning to give breastfed babies daily vitamin D drops by 2 months of age.) Also, the AAP states that infants - whether breastfed or formula-fed - do not need Teething has made your baby's gums sore. You've been stressed or have changed your nursing patterns lately. You smell "different" to your baby because you switched your soap, perfume, deodorant, or lotion. Something is making breastfeeding painful or uncomfortable, such as an ear infection, a stuffed-up nose, a cut in your little one's mouth, or an oral infection called Try to spend more time with your baby so you can devote some extra time to getting your breastfeeding back on track. Ask a family member, friend, or a babysitter to come over to help out with the chores and any of your other children. Make the experience as enjoyable for your baby as possible - hugging, caressing, and kissing your little one, and stopping to comfort whenever he or she gets upset or frustrated. Try nursing when your baby is sleepy and may be more willing to cooperate. Nurse while you're rocking your baby or walking around while carrying him or her in a sling. Breastfeed in a quiet, dimly lit room with few distractions. Try stimulating your milk let-down by pumping or hand expressing before starting to breastfeed so that your baby gets the milk right away. Until your nursing schedule is back to normal, you'll need to pump or hand express to keep your milk supply up. To express your milk, hold onto your breast with your fingers clasped underneath and around your breast and your thumb on top. Gently but firmly push your thumb from the top of your breast down to your areola over and over to help push the milk down the milk ducts. And if your child is really ready to stop breastfeeding (or wean), he or she will probably do it over a period of weeks or months. In the meantime, both you and your baby can enjoy the special closeness and bonding that breastfeeding can offer. Reviewed by: Growth and Development What should you expect as your child grows? Learn how to understand and deal with your child's changing body and mind from infancy through the teen years. Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. ©1995-2006 KidsHealth. All rights reserved.
Many infants will spit up a little after some - or even all - feedings or during burping because their digestive tracts are immature. That's perfectly normal.
As long as your baby is growing and gaining weight and doesn't seem uncomfortable with the spitting up, it's OK. But spitting up isn't the same as vomiting all or most of a feeding.
If you're concerned or your baby is forcefully vomiting much of a feeding more than once a day, call your child's doctor. In rare cases, there may be an allergy, digestive problem, or other problem that needs medical attention.
It also may help your doctor to properly diagnose the problem (if there is one) if you keep a record of exactly how often and how much your baby seems to be spitting up, then call your child's doctor. He or she should be able to tell you if it's normal or something that's cause for concern.
But again, it's important to remember that spitting up is usually perfectly OK. If the doctor says your baby's spitting up is normal, here are some things you can do to help alleviate it:
It's also important to keep in mind that this, too, shall pass. Many babies outgrow spitting up by the time they're sitting up.
In most cases, yes - the majority of illnesses and medications are not dangerous to a breastfeeding infant. In rare cases, though (such as teething may think mom's breasts seem like the ideal teething toy.
However, if your baby is Say, "Mommy is not for biting. You can bite this," and offer your little one a teething toy or ring. Try nursing in a dark or dimly lit room or initiate a new activity if your baby seems distracted and is pulling off your breast a lot. Praise your baby - with a hug, kiss, or cuddle - whenever he or she nurses without biting or trying to bite. But if your baby is biting on a regular basis, it may be an indication that it's time to consider sun protection) and whether your little one should get a supplement. (The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now recommends beginning to give breastfed babies daily vitamin D drops by 2 months of age.) Also, the AAP states that infants - whether breastfed or formula-fed - do not need Teething has made your baby's gums sore. You've been stressed or have changed your nursing patterns lately. You smell "different" to your baby because you switched your soap, perfume, deodorant, or lotion. Something is making breastfeeding painful or uncomfortable, such as an ear infection, a stuffed-up nose, a cut in your little one's mouth, or an oral infection called Try to spend more time with your baby so you can devote some extra time to getting your breastfeeding back on track. Ask a family member, friend, or a babysitter to come over to help out with the chores and any of your other children. Make the experience as enjoyable for your baby as possible - hugging, caressing, and kissing your little one, and stopping to comfort whenever he or she gets upset or frustrated. Try nursing when your baby is sleepy and may be more willing to cooperate. Nurse while you're rocking your baby or walking around while carrying him or her in a sling. Breastfeed in a quiet, dimly lit room with few distractions. Try stimulating your milk let-down by pumping or hand expressing before starting to breastfeed so that your baby gets the milk right away. Until your nursing schedule is back to normal, you'll need to pump or hand express to keep your milk supply up. To express your milk, hold onto your breast with your fingers clasped underneath and around your breast and your thumb on top. Gently but firmly push your thumb from the top of your breast down to your areola over and over to help push the milk down the milk ducts. And if your child is really ready to stop breastfeeding (or wean), he or she will probably do it over a period of weeks or months. In the meantime, both you and your baby can enjoy the special closeness and bonding that breastfeeding can offer. Reviewed by: Growth and Development What should you expect as your child grows? Learn how to understand and deal with your child's changing body and mind from infancy through the teen years. Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. ©1995-2006 KidsHealth. All rights reserved.
But if your baby is biting on a regular basis, it may be an indication that it's time to consider sun protection) and whether your little one should get a supplement. (The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now recommends beginning to give breastfed babies daily vitamin D drops by 2 months of age.)
Also, the AAP states that infants - whether breastfed or formula-fed - do not need Teething has made your baby's gums sore. You've been stressed or have changed your nursing patterns lately. You smell "different" to your baby because you switched your soap, perfume, deodorant, or lotion. Something is making breastfeeding painful or uncomfortable, such as an ear infection, a stuffed-up nose, a cut in your little one's mouth, or an oral infection called Try to spend more time with your baby so you can devote some extra time to getting your breastfeeding back on track. Ask a family member, friend, or a babysitter to come over to help out with the chores and any of your other children. Make the experience as enjoyable for your baby as possible - hugging, caressing, and kissing your little one, and stopping to comfort whenever he or she gets upset or frustrated. Try nursing when your baby is sleepy and may be more willing to cooperate. Nurse while you're rocking your baby or walking around while carrying him or her in a sling. Breastfeed in a quiet, dimly lit room with few distractions. Try stimulating your milk let-down by pumping or hand expressing before starting to breastfeed so that your baby gets the milk right away. Until your nursing schedule is back to normal, you'll need to pump or hand express to keep your milk supply up. To express your milk, hold onto your breast with your fingers clasped underneath and around your breast and your thumb on top. Gently but firmly push your thumb from the top of your breast down to your areola over and over to help push the milk down the milk ducts. And if your child is really ready to stop breastfeeding (or wean), he or she will probably do it over a period of weeks or months. In the meantime, both you and your baby can enjoy the special closeness and bonding that breastfeeding can offer. Reviewed by: Growth and Development What should you expect as your child grows? Learn how to understand and deal with your child's changing body and mind from infancy through the teen years. Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. ©1995-2006 KidsHealth. All rights reserved.
Until your nursing schedule is back to normal, you'll need to pump or hand express to keep your milk supply up. To express your milk, hold onto your breast with your fingers clasped underneath and around your breast and your thumb on top. Gently but firmly push your thumb from the top of your breast down to your areola over and over to help push the milk down the milk ducts.
And if your child is really ready to stop breastfeeding (or wean), he or she will probably do it over a period of weeks or months. In the meantime, both you and your baby can enjoy the special closeness and bonding that breastfeeding can offer.
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What should you expect as your child grows? Learn how to understand and deal with your child's changing body and mind from infancy through the teen years.