Infant vomiting is the most common phenomenon encountered by expectant mothers. Some mothers believe that their baby may have eaten something wrong to cause vomiting, but there is no other reason. There are actually many reasons why babies vomit. So, expectant mothers should understand the reasons for their baby's vomiting one by one.
1. Feeding issues
In the first few months after birth, if a baby experiences vomiting symptoms, it is likely due to feeding problems 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. At the same time, babies may also be scared by their own vomiting and may cry.
2. Gastroesophageal reflux
If the 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.
Solution: 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 pathogens
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.
4. Cold or other respiratory infections
Respiratory infections can also cause vomiting, as babies are prone to feeling nauseous due to nasal mucus blockage. Solution: 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
Long term crying or coughing may also cause vomiting in babies, leading to vomiting. Solution: If the baby cries for a long time and causes vomiting, it will make both the mother and the baby uncomfortable, but in fact, it will 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.
6. Accidentally ingesting toxic substances
Babies may also vomit due to swallowing certain medications, toxic plants, herbs, or chemicals. Solution: If you suspect that your baby has ingested toxic substances by mistake, you should immediately take them to the hospital. Remember to bring suspicious food, medicine, or bottles with you, and inform the doctor so that they can promptly determine the nature of the toxic substance and provide correct treatment for your baby.
7. Infection or serious illness
Occasional vomiting may indicate an infection in the baby's respiratory system, urinary tract, or ears, such as otitis media, pneumonia, sepsis, meningitis, etc., and is also a common cause of vomiting in babies. Solution: If the baby appears to be seriously ill or has other symptoms, it is important to promptly take the baby to the hospital for treatment to avoid delaying diagnosis and treatment.
This article mainly introduces 7 reasons that can cause baby vomiting, some of which have solutions. Expectant mothers can refer to them. Timely solving the problem of baby vomiting, you don't have to worry so much about yourself.
