Patient's question:
NoDoctor's answer:
Spit-up is mostly caused by the baby inhaling air while feeding. When air enters the stomach, it rises above the liquid due to being lighter and can easily open the cardiac sphincter to escape, taking some milk with it, which leads to spit-up. Therefore, when feeding, make sure the baby's mouth completely covers the nipple without any gaps to prevent air from sneaking in. When using a bottle, the nipple should be fully filled with milk; don't be afraid of it being too forceful and only fill it halfway, as this makes it easier to inhale air. After feeding, it's best to have the child lie on an adult's shoulder and gently pat their back to help the inhaled air come out. When picking up and putting down the child after feeding, be gentle and keep the movement minimal. Excessive shaking can easily cause spit-up or vomiting. The amount of spit-up is usually small and has little impact on the child's growth and development. As the baby grows older, it will naturally improve. It's important to pay attention to ensure the child sleeps on their side and to turn them onto their side and lower their head quickly when vomiting to prevent choking, aspiration pneumonia, or even suffocation, which could be life-threatening.