After the baby spits up, whether to feed immediately is a common question for many new parents. If the baby still seems hungry after spitting up, it usually means he may not have eaten enough, and in this case, you can continue feeding without excessive worry. However, it is important to observe. If the baby’s spitting up worsens and is accompanied by strong hunger, lack of weight gain, and other signs, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly to rule out potential health issues such as pyloric stenosis. If there are no other abnormal symptoms, spitting up may just be a normal phenomenon due to swallowing air while feeding.
After spitting up, it is not recommended to feed the baby immediately again. The correct approach is to wait for a while until the baby shows signs of hunger again. After feeding, it is necessary to hold the baby upright and gently pat his back to help release the air swallowed during feeding, which can reduce the occurrence of spitting up. Additionally, massaging the baby’s abdomen in a clockwise direction can promote digestion and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
Baby spitting up is often caused by eating too fast, excessive amounts, or improper positions leading to gas accumulation in the stomach. To prevent such occurrences, feeding should be controlled in terms of quantity and frequency, and after feeding, maintain a 45-degree angle while patting the back for a few minutes to assist in releasing gas, effectively preventing vomiting. If the amount of spitting up is large, the baby can be fed again quickly; if the spitting up is minimal, follow the regular feeding intervals of three to four hours. If the baby cries for food after spitting up, it is advisable to first comfort them emotionally, ensure their comfort, then proceed with feeding, and remember to burp the baby after each feeding. Additionally, mothers should pay attention to the feeding positions to minimize spitting up.
For an 18-day-old baby who spits up, if the baby is in good condition without any discomfort, feeding again is possible, but it is still essential to burp after feeding to prevent repeated spitting up.
