Patient's question:
I don't know if he has this condition, and his mental state isn't good either. May I ask if a one-month-old baby can take probiotics to prevent spitting up?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this is a normal phenomenon. This is because the stomach of a newborn is in a horizontal position, and the lower esophageal sphincter is also relatively relaxed. Once the intake of milk is slightly excessive, spitting up can occur. As the child grows older, the stomach gradually becomes more vertical, and the lower esophageal sphincter strengthens, leading to a gradual decrease in the frequency of spitting up. It usually stops by the time the child is seven or eight months old.The added complementary foods must be appropriate for the baby's age. From 4 to 6 months, you can add mashed rice porridge, egg yolks, fruit purees, or thin noodle soup with some shredded vegetables and a little cooking oil. From 7 to 12 months, you can add soft noodles, scrambled eggs, tofu, dumplings, various shredded vegetables, fish, and minced meat. Starting with grains, gradually transition to vegetables, fruits, fish, poultry, eggs, and legume products. You can also choose some series of infant and toddler nutritional complementary food products as a supplement.