Question
Doctor, my 3-month-old baby is experiencing vomiting and red buttocks. How should I treat it?
Answer
Children’s digestive systems are not fully developed; their stomachs are small and flat, and the esophageal sphincter is relaxed. Inadequate feeding can lead to swallowing large amounts of air, causing breast milk regurgitation or overflow. When breastfeeding, the baby should be held in a semi-upright position, ensuring the nipple and areola are both in the mouth; the milk flow should not be too rapid, nor should it be intermittent or empty-sucking; after feeding, the baby should be held upright with the head resting on the mother’s shoulder, gently patting the back to release air from the stomach. If the baby makes a burping sound, they will not vomit. It is common for babies to vomit milk, so there is no need to worry too much. Children’s incomplete digestive systems are prone to indigestion and vomiting. You can give them a little “children’s digestion water” to help them digest food without vomiting milk. “Children’s digestion water” is a commonly used medication for children.