If a baby over two months old has milk spitting up, there is no need to be overly concerned. This is a relatively common phenomenon in the baby’s growth process. My child gently pats the back after feeding, which helps reduce spitting up milk, and the situation significantly decreases around two and a half months.
As for a four-month-old baby who not only spits up severely but also has a slight fever, this may be a sign of gastrointestinal cold, which should be promptly attended to and treated. Consider using digestive aids such as mebeverine suspension and adjust medication based on symptoms. If necessary, conduct a blood routine test to determine whether it is a viral or bacterial infection to guide treatment.
For a baby over two months old who continues to spit up, measures can be taken to alleviate it. Milk spitting up is usually caused by discomfort in the baby’s stomach and can be helped by giving the baby mebeverine suspension to reduce vomiting. If accompanied by a fever, use amoxicillin granules to treat possible inflammation and use a warm water sponge bath to lower the temperature.
To reduce the baby’s spitting up, parents can try the following methods:
Keep the baby’s body at about a 45-degree angle while feeding to help the milk flow smoothly into the small intestine.
Make the baby burp after feeding to expel swallowed air and reduce the chance of spitting up.
Have the baby lie on the side for a while after feeding before laying flat.
Control the feeding amount and frequency to avoid overfeeding or feeding too often.
In most cases, a baby spitting up does not have other adverse symptoms and will gradually improve with growth, not affecting development. Even if the spit-up appears curdled, it is a normal occurrence due to the interaction of milk and stomach acid. However, if the baby vomits frequently, and the vomit is of unusual colors (such as yellow-green or brown), or is accompanied by fever, diarrhea, etc., seek immediate medical attention for examination.
