Question
A 6-month-old baby occasionally experiences jet-like vomiting after feeding, spitting up all the ingested milk, but remains in good spirits and has no other symptoms. The feeding amount is 180 milliliters each time, and this has been ongoing for some time, with the feeding method remaining the same.
Answer
Vomiting is a common phenomenon in infants, referring to the forceful expulsion of stomach contents with a relatively large volume. Newborns are prone to vomiting because their stomach and throat have not yet matured. It is recommended that the feeding amount not exceed 100 milliliters, and that feeding be done in multiple, very small portions. Additionally, keeping the baby’s body in a 45-degree slanting position can promote the flow of milk in the stomach towards the small intestine, reducing the likelihood of vomiting.