Common Causes and Treatment for Spitting Up After Breastfeeding in Infants

Spitting up in infants is often due to incomplete development of the pyloric sphincter, which allows milk to flow back into the esophagus from the stomach. This usually improves as the baby grows. To reduce spitting up, ensure the baby fully engorges the nipple or bottle nipple during feeding to avoid swallowing air; gently pat the baby’s back after feeding to help expel air from the stomach; and avoid overfeeding to prevent the baby from becoming too full. Be gentle when changing diapers or when picking up and putting down the baby to avoid vigorous shaking.
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