Question
Can a baby over a month old take probiotics to prevent spitting up?
Answer
Newborns have a horizontal stomach position and relaxed lower esophageal sphincter, which makes spitting up a normal occurrence. As they grow older, the stomach position becomes vertical and the lower esophageal sphincter strengthens, reducing the frequency of spitting up. It is recommended to introduce appropriate complementary foods, such as adding egg yolks and fruit purees at 4 to 6 months, and soft noodles, tofu, and rice dumplings at 7 to 12 months.