Question
My 3.5-month-old baby always spits out a lot of milk after feeding, sometimes immediately after eating, and sometimes after a while. After spitting up, the baby doesn’t cry or fuss, and everything else seems normal. Is this a sign of poor digestion?
Answer
Excessive burping occurs because the baby’s stomach is horizontal and the upper esophageal sphincter muscle is relaxed, making it prone to gastroesophageal reflux. If this does not affect the baby’s growth in weight, treatment is usually not necessary. It is recommended to feed the baby in smaller, more frequent portions and to burp the baby after each feeding to ease the symptoms. The method for burping is to gently tap the baby’s back with an open palm; remember not to be too forceful. The above suggestions are for the question ‘Why does my 3.5-month-old baby always spit out a lot of milk after feeding?’. I hope this helps and wish you health!