Question
A six-month-old male infant woke up to play around 5 a.m. and I was worried he might cough up milk, so I turned him onto his side. He spat out a mouthful of milk, kicking his legs and flailing his arms, but there was no trembling. Then he let out a high-pitched cry and kept crying. When I picked him up, he coughed a few times, his face turned red while crying, and then he continued to breastfeed. After feeding, during his afternoon nap, he was restless, his expressions alternating between pain and smiles. His body trembled a few times, and I wasn’t sure if he was just dreaming. What’s going on? Is it a convulsion, or did he cough up milk?
Answer
The six-month-old male infant woke up to play around 5 a.m., and I was worried that he might cough up milk, so I turned him onto his side. He spat out a mouthful of milk, kicking his legs and flailing his arms, but there was no trembling. Then he emitted a high-pitched cry and continued to cry. When I picked him up, he coughed a few times; his face turned red while crying, and then he continued to breastfeed. After feeding, during his afternoon nap, he was restless; his expressions alternated between pain and smiles. His body trembled a few times, and I wasn’t sure if he was just dreaming. This could be due to coughing up milk or the baby’s discomfort during sleep. It is recommended to observe the child’s behavior and comfort level. If the symptoms persist or other suspicious signs appear, consult a doctor or go to the hospital for professional evaluation.