Infants often have regurgitation within the first 6 months, due to their stomach structure and muscle development not being fully developed, coupled with overfeeding or swallowing air. This is a common situation, usually not affecting the baby’s health. Parents should note that after each feeding, they should hold the baby upright and pat their back to burp them. The method is simple: let the baby’s head rest on the adult’s shoulder, use a hollow fist to gently pat their back from top to bottom until they burp. However, if the spitting up is severe, prompt medical attention is necessary to rule out gastrointestinal obstruction, infectious diseases, or other metabolic issues.
If a 6-month-old baby frequently spits up, it may be due to overfeeding or indigestion. In this case, after feeding, help the baby burp and try to gently massage their abdomen in a clockwise direction to see if it’s due to digestion issues.
For babies approaching six months who frequently spit up, besides normal physiological reasons, it may also be related to a mild cold. If the baby’s condition is not good, increase fluid intake and seek medical advice.
In the situation where a 6-month-old baby continues to spit up, besides considering the physiological stage, it may also be due to getting chilled. In theory, spit-up is more common in infants under three months old, and for older babies, keeping them warm and giving warm water may help.
When a baby spits up, ensure their upper body is kept elevated to prevent vomit from entering the airway and causing danger. If the baby spits up while lying down, turn their face to the side and quickly clean it up. After spitting up, closely monitor the baby’s condition, keep the head slightly elevated or hold them upright. The baby’s complexion may temporarily not be good, but if they quickly recover, there’s no need to overly worry. Additionally, about half an hour after spitting up, try giving a small amount of plain water with a spoon to avoid immediately over-hydrating and causing further vomiting.
After a baby spits up, the next feeding amount should be temporarily halved, but the feeding frequency can be increased accordingly, providing only breast milk or formula, suspending solid foods until the baby fully recovers.
