Question

How to Handle Baby Spitting Up?

Answer

Pay attention to the following aspects to prevent baby spitting up:

  1. Use the appropriate feeding position: Try to hold the baby while feeding, keeping the baby’s body at a 45-degree angle. This allows the milk in the stomach to naturally flow into the small intestine, reducing the chance of spitting up compared to lying down. After feeding, hold the baby upright and pat the back until they burp.
  2. Ensure the baby burps after feeding: Hold the baby upright against your shoulder and gently pat their back to help them burp out the air swallowed with milk during feeding. Then place the baby on the bed, which makes spitting up less likely.
  3. Avoid putting the baby to sleep on their back immediately after feeding; instead, have them lie on their side for a while before turning to a supine position.