Question
When a baby spits up milk, it often goes quite far and a lot of milk is vomited. What’s going on here?
Answer
This is a common occurrence. Spitting up milk is usually caused by the baby swallowing air while feeding, and the stomach and throat are not yet mature. The air that enters the stomach floats above the liquid, making it easy to break through the esophageal sphincter and bring out a lot of milk, resulting in spitting up. After feeding, it is best to avoid causing the baby to be excited or to shake or jostle the baby unnecessarily.