Question
My baby often spits up after feeding. When will it stop?
Answer
Infants under three months may experience spitting up milk, which is due to their small stomach capacity and underdeveloped lower esophageal sphincter. If the baby lies down immediately after feeding, milk may leak out of the mouth and be spit up. This is known as regurgitation and generally does not require medication. It is important to ensure that milk is promptly expelled from the mouth and nose to prevent aspiration. As the baby grows older, the symptoms of spitting up will gradually diminish, and the symptoms will stop around the age of six months.