It is very common for babies to spit up milk, which is usually related to their stomach structure. After fresh milk is spit out, sometimes something like curdled milk may be spit out, and even later a watery substance may be spit out. According to doctors, this situation occurs because the food has been mostly digested. Regarding the issue of babies spitting up milk frequently, one view suggests that this is a normal phenomenon and recommends placing the baby on the adult’s shoulder after feeding to gently pat their back, helping to release gas and reduce the occurrence of spitting up milk. Another viewpoint suggests that this may be a sign of indigestion, related to the incomplete development of the baby’s stomach. Professional advice includes adjusting the feeding method, using digestion-promoting medications, controlling the feeding amount each time, and avoiding overfeeding. In addition, the baby should be kept in a tilted position when feeding, burped after feeding, and placed on the right side after feeding to promote digestion and reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia caused by spitting up milk.
As for babies who don’t sleep well and spit up curdled milk, this is also related to the horizontal position of their stomach and the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, which usually improves with age. Choosing easily digestible formula, such as the recommended Shengyuan formula by some parents, may help improve the baby’s acceptance and digestion.
When the milk spat up by the baby appears curdled, it actually means that the milk has reacted with digestive juices, which does not directly indicate indigestion. As long as the amount of spit-up is not large and the baby’s mental state and appetite are not affected, parents do not need to worry too much. Correct feeding positions and burping techniques are still key preventive measures.
Overall, babies spitting up curdled milk is a normal phenomenon during their digestive system development process, and this condition can be effectively alleviated through proper feeding habits and body positioning adjustments.
