Question

A 40-day-old newborn suddenly starts spitting up milk directly when lying down, with the amount of milk spewed reaching 5 to 8 centimeters, and the frequency of spitting up increases. What could be the reason, and what solutions are there?

Answer

Hello, based on your description, a newborn’s stomach is horizontal. If the baby eats too much or lies down immediately after feeding, it may lead to spitting up. Here are some suggestions for you to consider:

  1. Observe if the baby has had diarrhea recently.
  2. After each feeding, do not place the baby on the bed immediately; instead, hold the baby upright first.
  3. Avoid overfeeding the baby. I hope these suggestions will be helpful to you.