Question

A 7-month-old baby vomits about once every hour at night, initially vomiting food, and later the frequency decreases and the vomit becomes a yellow, thick, watery substance. Although the sleep condition is good, the baby did not eat milk all day and usually breastfeeds. How should one deal with this situation?

Answer

Vomiting is quite common during infancy, and here are several methods to consider for dealing with it:

  1. Ensure adequate feeding but avoid overfeeding. Adopt a small and frequent feeding schedule to reduce stomach pressure.
  2. After each feeding, let the baby stand upright against the adult’s shoulder and gently pat the baby’s back to help expel air that has entered the stomach, thus reducing stomach pressure.
  3. Do not feed the baby too quickly or anxiously; there should be brief breaks in between to allow the baby to breathe more comfortably.