Although sometimes it seems like your baby has vomited up everything you have fed him, this usually isn't the case. He usually retains some amount of food and drink, which helps keep him hydrated. This is why you have to continue offering him breast milk, formula or electrolyte solution frequently in small amounts, even if he continues to vomit.
If your baby vomits repeatedly, look for signs of dehydration, such as a lack of tears or wet diapers, or a sunken soft spot. If you suspect dehydration, contact your doctor. What other questions do you have for Katie, our educator and lactation consultant? Please join the conversation below or on our Medela Australia Facebook page.
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Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. Is it normal for my baby to spit up after feedings? Sometimes, babies spit up when they: 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. If the doctor says your baby's spitting up is normal, here are some things you can do to help ease it: Burp your little one when he or she comes off of each breast, or after every 1 to 2 ounces during bottle feeds.
Sometimes giving smaller, more frequent feeds can help rather than large volume feeds. Keep your baby upright after feedings — holding the baby is best, since the position of the baby in an infant seat may actually make spitting up more common. Don't jiggle, bounce, or actively play with your baby right after feedings.
Keep your baby's head above his or her feet while feeding in other words, don't hold your baby in a dipped-down position when feeding. Raise the head of your baby's crib or bassinet. Roll up a few small hand towels or receiving blankets or you can buy special "blocks" to place under not on top of the mattress. But don't use a pillow under your baby's head.
If your baby also gets bottles of breast milk or infant formula supplements: Don't give the bottle while your little one is lying down. For example, fast-flow nipples may cause babies to gag or may simply give them more than they can handle. Many breastfed babies do well with the slow-flow nipple until they are 3 months old, or even older.
Can I still breastfeed? My baby bites during breastfeeding. As long as they are drinking liquids and staying hydrated. Their weight will return to normal when their appetite returns. Vomiting BHP T Most vomiting is caused by a viral infection of the stomach viral gastroenteritis and may last up to one week.
Less than One Year: Breast Fed. No solids or liquids for minutes after vomiting. Provide breast milk in smaller amounts shorter feedings more frequently than usual. After 4 hours of no vomiting, return to normal breastfeeding.
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