Question

A one-month-old baby occasionally spits out a small amount of milk after feeding, with the milk looking like curd. This has been going on for three days. I would like to know the cause of this situation and the measures to deal with it.

Answer

Hello, for babies who are breastfed physiologically, due to their underdeveloped heart function, they may experience vomiting after feeding if they engage in vigorous activities or cough. It is recommended not to overfeed the baby. After feeding, it’s best to let the baby lean against the adult’s shoulder and gently pat their back to help expel the air that has been inhaled. After feeding, gently pick up and put down the baby, with gentle movements. If rocking is too vigorous, pay attention to have the baby sleep on their side, so that they can quickly turn their head to the side when vomiting, avoiding the risk of aspiration pneumonia or suffocation. This condition usually improves gradually when the baby is between 4 to 6 months old.