Question
My daughter is now 40 days old, but this morning after she woke up, she spit up while breastfeeding, causing me quite a scare. I’m worried about her health, so I’d like to ask, what should I do if a 40-day-old baby spits up?
Answer
First, let’s observe the situation. Most babies spit up due to swallowing too much air during feeding, which needs to be released through burping. Spitting up often occurs during burping. You can first handle it yourself by holding the baby upright after feeding and patting their back to help improve the symptoms. If this method is ineffective, it’s advisable to consult a pediatrician for an abdominal examination to see if there are other reasons for the baby’s spitting up.