Question
My baby is now about 4 months old, and I’ve noticed that he has been burping without any apparent reason. Is this something to be concerned about? Previous treatment and outcomes: Not paid attention to. Needed assistance: I want to know what’s wrong with my child and how serious it is.
Answer
If a breastfed baby vomits, do not easily discontinue breastfeeding. You can extend the duration of each feeding session, allowing the child to consume the first 1/2 to 2/3 of the milk. This is because the first part of breast milk mainly contains proteins and other substances, while the latter part mainly contains fats and other substances that are not easily absorbed, so this part of the milk can be squeezed out and discarded. If the baby is fed with cow’s milk, it is not advisable to feed whole milk at this time but should be given skim milk instead. Skim milk can be made at home by boiling the milk, using chopsticks to pick up and discard the layer of milk skin on the surface, repeating this process three times to obtain full-skim milk. However, after the baby’s diarrhea improves, it is not advisable to continue feeding skim milk to avoid malnutrition again. These are suggestions for dealing with the issue of ‘How to deal with unexplained vomiting in babies?’ and are hoped to be helpful.