Question
When preterm infants are about two months old, they turn red in the face and use their hands and feet with force during the feeding process. How should this situation be understood? Is it a serious problem?
Answer
This kind of phenomenon is quite common in the growth of infants, especially preterm infants, and parents do not need to be overly worried. As long as the baby’s feeding, defecation is normal, and their mental state and sleep quality are good, there is no major problem. It is recommended that parents observe more in daily life, and after each feeding, hold the baby upright and gently pat their back until they burp to help reduce the occurrence of regurgitation. Additionally, keeping the baby upright for a period of time after feeding and then letting them lie down half an hour later can also effectively alleviate the above symptoms.