What to Do When a Baby Occasionally Exudes Milk from Its Nose?

Question

A three-month-old baby frequently spit up, including milk exuding from the nose and mouthful spitting up. After three months, the situation improved, but occasionally there is still mouthful spitting up and nasal milk exudation. For a baby who is about to be six months old, is this condition serious?

Answer

Generally speaking, a baby’s spitting up is related to the speed of feeding, and attention should be paid to the speed and amount of feeding. After feeding, gently lean the baby’s head against your shoulder and pat its back lightly for 5 to 10 minutes before letting it lie down. It is usually recommended to adopt a right-side lying position and avoid moving the baby too much. As the baby grows, the phenomenon of spitting up will naturally disappear. When feeding, attention should be given to the amount of milk fed; generally, breastfeeding is about every 3 hours, and formula feeding is every 4 hours. Additionally, when breast milk is abundant, there may be a strong spray during breastfeeding or the nipple opening is too wide.