Why does the baby retch when drinking milk?

Newborn babies do not have the ability to express themselves, and mothers can only judge their children’s current physical condition by their reactions. Many mothers have discovered that their children sometimes spit out milk after drinking it. This always makes mothers very worried, fearing that something might be wrong with their children. Indeed, this situation is not normal. The child may have problems with his digestive system. So what should we do in this situation?

Reasons for baby's nausea and retching after feeding

There are many reasons why babies feel nauseous and retching when drinking milk. Initially, we can consider that the baby has acute enteritis accompanied by indigestion. Acute enteritis in babies is often related to the baby catching a cold, drinking too much milk, weather and other factors.

There are other reasons, such as reflux caused by slow gastric motility, indigestion caused by eating too much milk, and gastrointestinal dysfunction in babies, etc. These can directly cause symptoms of nausea and retching in babies, and parents need to pay close attention to them. During this period, our babies should pay attention to their diet and avoid spicy, irritating, and cold foods to avoid aggravating the condition.

What to do if your baby feels nauseous while eating

If the baby feels nauseous and retches after drinking milk, it is caused by poor digestion. At this time, you can give the baby more warm water to promote metabolism. Mothers can also let the baby eat more fresh vegetables or fruit juice. If the mother is breastfeeding, she can let the baby reduce the amount of food, or stop feeding with milk powder, and dilute the milk before feeding. For babies with severe vomiting, our parents should fast the baby for about 12-24 hours to ensure the comfort of the stomach and intestines. If necessary, the baby can be given metoclopramide oral solution for treatment. During the treatment period, the baby should be allowed to exercise appropriately to avoid catching a cold.

Warm reminder: When the baby is retching while feeding, be sure to keep warm and avoid going to places with poor air quality. At the same time, follow the principle of eating small and frequent meals. For babies with severe retching, our mothers can also give the baby appropriate digestive medications, such as Jianwei Xiaoshi tablets or Baohe pills, and observe for another week. If the condition worsens, go to the hospital for treatment in time.

This article explains in detail why babies feel nauseous and retching when drinking milk, and also explains what to do if your baby feels nauseous when drinking milk. As a mother, it is best for you to understand the causes and countermeasures of your baby's nausea and retching when feeding, so that you can handle them easily when your baby has these problems.