Question
My baby, who is four months old and has been exclusively breastfed, ate 60 milliliters of formula this afternoon and then breastmilk in the evening. However, about forty minutes after eating, the baby started coughing and then vomited a large amount of milk, even regurgitating stomach acid. What could be the cause?
Answer
Based on the description, the baby may be suffering from dyspepsia due to catching a cold or the mother consuming difficult-to-digest foods. This may be accompanied by mild bronchitis symptoms. It is recommended that the baby’s diet should pay attention to temperature changes. If breastfeeding, the mother should avoid consuming overly cold, hard, or difficult-to-digest foods and increase fluid intake to promote digestion. The mother herself should also pay attention to staying warm and avoiding catching a cold. For treatment, options include giving the baby pediatric hawthorn powder or Babol Baby Granules and other medications.