Question

How to deal with the situation where babies always choke while drinking milk?

Answer

Babies may choke while drinking milk due to underdeveloped swallowing skills. Here are some suggestions:

  1. Ensure the correct feeding posture during breastfeeding.
  2. Control the flow of milk, avoiding letting the baby drink too quickly.
  3. Avoid lying down while feeding.
  4. Do not feed the baby when they are extremely hungry.
  5. When a baby chokes, gently pull down their ears, then hold them upright and gently pat their back.
  6. For babies drinking formula milk, make sure the teat hole is not too large. Generally, as babies grow a few months older, the choking situation will improve, and there is no need to worry too much.