Patient's question:
My baby usually spits up after eating milk. Sometimes it's right away, and sometimes it's just before the next feeding. Sigh. Especially at night. I've been patting his back to burp him so hard that I'm almost asleep, but he still hasn't burped. When will this spitting up end for little kids?Doctor's answer:
The stomach volume of a three-month-old baby is very small. The lower esophageal sphincter is not fully developed. If the baby lies down immediately after feeding, milk will flow out of the mouth. It may even vomit all the milk just eaten. This type of vomiting is medically referred to as spitting up. Generally, no medication is required. It is important to immediately remove the milk from the mouth and nose to prevent aspiration. As the baby grows older, the symptoms of spitting up will gradually improve. By the time you are about six months old, the symptoms will be almost completely gone.