Physiological vomiting in infants of a certain age is more common and may be caused by several factors:
1. When breastfeeding, the baby may accidentally inhale air, leading to vomiting. The solution is for the mother to gently pat the baby’s back after feeding to help burp and release excess gas. The correct breastfeeding position is also crucial to ensure the baby latches onto the nipple and most of the areola to reduce air swallowing.
2. If the baby is breastfed with excessive amounts that exceed the baby’s digestive capacity, it may also cause vomiting. The strategy is to feed in small, frequent meals to avoid overfeeding at once.
3. Feeding too quickly may also cause vomiting. In this case, adjusting the feeding pace to ensure the baby doesn’t eat too hastily is necessary.
In addition to physiological reasons, pathological factors are also significant reasons for severe vomiting in one-year-old babies that cannot be ignored, such as gastrointestinal discomfort, upper respiratory infections, brain diseases, etc. In these cases, parents should promptly seek medical attention for the child to receive timely diagnosis and treatment.
Pathological vomiting may involve situations such as: an increase in abdominal pressure due to coughing during a baby’s cold, diarrhea or other infections (such as hepatitis, pneumonia); vomiting due to bloating caused by constipation; persistent vomiting in infants with certain abdominal malformations, which may lead to malnutrition; and rare congenital diseases such as esophageal or intestinal atresia, where babies often vomit shortly after feeding, with unusual vomit contents.
Understanding the specific reasons behind vomiting is crucial for taking appropriate measures, whether it be adjusting feeding habits or seeking medical assistance.
