Question
What’s going on with crying? Today, I don’t know what’s wrong with him; he keeps on crying and throwing up, even when he doesn’t eat milk, and as soon as I pick him up, he throws up. What’s going on? I’m looking for assistance on how to prevent him from throwing up…
Answer
For a baby of one and a half months, crying is a very common occurrence, and the reasons are also quite varied. Unlike older children and adults, a baby’s stomach is not positioned downward but is horizontal. This makes the stomach’s capacity smaller, holds less food, and is also easy to regurgitate back to the esophagus. As the baby grows older, this naturally improves. Personally, if the baby throws up after eating and there are no other abnormalities, it is generally not a concern; it will gradually get better and will not interfere with the baby’s growth and development. However, if the baby frequently dry heaves and throws up yellow-green or brownish liquids, or is accompanied by high fever, nausea, and vomiting, it should be checked carefully at a hospital immediately. Wishing the baby good health.