Question
When a child yawns, and parents feed them after, the child seems to have difficulty swallowing and vomits milk. How should one correctly manage this situation?
Answer
When a child spits up after breastfeeding, parents should immediately pick up the child and gently pat their back while holding them upside down to help them expel the milk. Additionally, parents should pay attention to the child’s digestive system and consider if there might be zinc deficiency or indigestion. It is suggested that parents give the child oral gluconate zinc andJianpi San oral liquid (tonifying the spleen oral liquid). To ensure the child eats better, parents should also learn proper feeding methods. Overindulgence and a lack of understanding of correct feeding methods may be reasons for the child’s aversion to food. Parents should create a quiet environment for defecation, avoiding loud talking or distracting the child during this time to reduce the emotional impact on the child’s appetite. We hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish your child good health!