When newborn babies are around half a month old, they may experience spitting up milk and occasionally have milk coming out of their nostrils, which worries many parents. In fact, this is due to the horizontal structure of the infant’s stomach, its small capacity, and the immaturity of the digestive system. Spitting up milk can occur when the baby swallows air or overeats, and the occasional discharge of milk through the nasal passage is because the nasal passage is connected to the esophagus through the throat. This situation often improves when the baby reaches around three months of age.
To alleviate the baby’s spitting up of milk, the following measures can be taken: 1. Ensure the baby latches onto the nipple tightly during feeding to reduce air intake. 2. Hold the baby upright and gently pat the back after feeding to help burp and release swallowed air. 3. Avoid laying the baby flat immediately after feeding; maintaining a slightly elevated head position during side sleeping is advisable. 4. Keep the baby’s abdomen warm to prevent exacerbation of milk spitting due to chilling. 5. Control the amount of milk fed, adhere to the principle of feeding small amounts multiple times, and avoid overfeeding the baby.
Although spitting up of milk is usually a normal phenomenon during infant development, if it occurs frequently along with symptoms such as fever, decreased activity, or if there is no improvement over time, prompt medical attention is recommended to rule out potential health issues. By combining proper care methods with the baby’s growth, spitting up of milk can generally be effectively reduced.
