Patient's question:
Three months ago, frequent spitting up, milk flowing from the nostrils, and large amounts of spitting up were common. After three months, it improved, but occasionally there are still occurrences of large amounts of spitting up and milk flowing from the nostrils. For a baby who is almost six months old, is this situation serious?Doctor's answer:
Generally, infant spitting up is related to the speed of feeding. Pay attention to the feeding speed and amount. After feeding, rest the child's head on your shoulder, gently pat their back, and let them lie down after 5–10 minutes. It is usually recommended to keep the child in a side-lying position, avoiding excessive movement. As the child grows, the spitting up should gradually disappear.When feeding, pay attention to the amount of milk. Breastfed infants are typically fed every 3 hours, while formula-fed infants are fed every 4 hours. Additionally, if the breast milk supply is abundant, the milk sprays too forcefully during sucking, or the nipple opening is too large, it may cause choking and spitting up. Control the milk flow or switch to a smaller nipple. Avoid overfeeding or feeding too frequently.