Question
Is it normal for babies to vomit after catching a cold?
Answer
Vomiting in babies after a cold can be a normal phenomenon, but if accompanied by other symptoms or persists, it may require medical consultation. Generally, vomiting in infants is due to underdeveloped stomach muscles and air swallowed during feeding. However, if vomiting is accompanied by fever, bile-like stools, decreased feeding, or lack of energy, further examination may be necessary. In such cases, the doctor may diagnose with mild tracheitis and prescribe cold medicine and symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. However, medication alone is not enough to solve the problem of vomiting in infants; mothers also need to pay attention to feeding methods. Firstly, changing diapers should be regular; after feeding, hold the baby upright and gently pat the back to calm the baby and slightly elevate the head to reduce the risk of vomiting. If the baby still frequently vomits, further examination may be needed to check for congenital gastrointestinal disease or other causes. In addition, preventing newborns from catching a cold is also important; keep the indoor air circulating, avoid allowing people with colds to come into contact with the baby, and if the mother has respiratory tract infection, she should reduce contact with the baby and wear a mask while breastfeeding.