Many novice mothers are often at a loss when faced with their babies vomiting and quickly take them to the hospital. In fact, infant vomiting is a common phenomenon. Parents should not panic. There are many factors that can cause infant vomiting. It is important to understand the causes of vomiting in order to effectively alleviate and prevent it, and take timely and effective measures. Next, the encyclopedia will introduce the causes of infant vomiting and how to solve them?
1. Feeding issues: In the first few months after birth, babies may experience vomiting symptoms, which may be caused by feeding issues such as overeating, indigestion, or allergies to proteins in breast milk or formula. To determine whether a baby vomits or spits milk (which is also a common occurrence), mothers only need to remember that when a baby spits milk, only a few spoonfuls of milk will flow out along the baby's chin, and much more liquid will be vomited during vomiting. It is recommended to burp the baby more after each feeding.
2. Gastroesophageal reflux: If a baby is otherwise healthy but immediately vomits after eating or vomits for no reason, it is likely caused by gastroesophageal reflux. If the muscles between the baby's esophagus and stomach are not functioning properly, causing food in the stomach to reflux upwards to the throat, it can lead to gastroesophageal reflux. Although babies may not be able to express themselves, they may also feel discomfort in their abdomen, or a burning or uncomfortable sensation in their throat and chest. By the age of one, the muscles in the baby's stomach and esophagus have developed stronger and more powerful, and this condition will automatically disappear. For very young babies, mothers can try to keep them in a semi upright position for 30 minutes after they eat. You can hold the baby upright or place it in a baby car seat or a backpack, in any case, keeping it in a semi upright position.
3. Gastrointestinal bacteria: When a baby is a few months old, gastrointestinal bacteria are most likely to cause vomiting. Especially if the baby goes to a daycare facility during the day, or if some older children bring new bacteria to your home, this situation is more likely to occur. After a baby is infected with gastrointestinal bacteria, in addition to vomiting, they may also experience symptoms such as diarrhea, decreased appetite, and fever. After using the bathroom or changing the baby's diaper, family members should thoroughly wash their hands to prevent the spread of bacteria. At the same time, it is also important to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the baby's hands as much as possible.
4. Cold or other respiratory infections: Respiratory infections can also cause vomiting, as babies are prone to feeling nauseous due to nasal mucus blockage. Use a nasal cannula to remove the baby's mucus and try not to accumulate mucus in the baby's nasal cavity. Mom can also ask the doctor if they can use medication to treat nasal congestion to reduce the baby's mucus secretion.
5. Excessive crying or coughing: Prolonged crying or coughing may also cause the baby to vomit, leading to vomiting. Long term crying and vomiting in babies can make both mother and baby uncomfortable, but in fact, it does not cause any harm to the baby's body. If the baby does vomit due to this condition, the mother just needs to clean up the baby as soon as possible and put it back in bed.
