Why does my child vomit after eating?

Many parents see their babies vomiting after eating. Parents do not understand this symptom, which causes panic and worry. What are the reasons for babies' vomiting? How to judge whether the baby’s vomiting is serious? How to relieve baby’s vomiting? Well, next, let the editor lead everyone to learn some knowledge in this area, and parents should put it into practice.

Reason 1 for baby vomiting: feeding problem

In the first few months of your baby's life, vomiting is most likely due to a less serious feeding problem, such as overfeeding, indigestion, or an allergy to protein in breast milk or formula. It is necessary to determine whether the baby is vomiting or spitting up milk (spitting up milk is also a common occurrence).

Just remember that when your baby spits up, only a few spoonfuls of milk will come out down his chin, while vomiting will involve much more liquid. At the same time, the baby may be frightened by his own vomiting and may cry.

Solution: Burp your baby more often after feeding and feed smaller amounts each time. In addition, do not let your baby move vigorously within half an hour after eating, and help him keep his body upright to aid digestion. You can hold your baby in an upright position, or if you have an infant car seat or a backpack at home, you can also put your baby in it.

Cause 2 of baby vomiting: gastroesophageal reflux

If your baby is otherwise healthy but vomits soon after eating or for no apparent reason, gastroesophageal reflux is most likely to be the cause. Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when the muscles between the baby's esophagus and stomach do not function properly, causing food in the stomach to flow back up into the throat.

Although your baby won't talk about it, he may feel abdominal discomfort or a burning or discomfort in the throat or chest. This problem will most likely disappear automatically by the time the baby is one year old, because the muscles in the baby's gastroesophageal area will have developed stronger and more powerful by then.

Solution: For very young babies, you can try to keep them in a semi-upright position for 30 minutes after feeding. You can hold your baby upright, in an infant car seat, or in a backpack.

If you have a baby car seat at home, your baby can also sleep in it in a semi-reclining position. But remember: keeping your baby completely upright can put pressure on his stomach and cause him to vomit again. Also, do not bounce your baby on your lap immediately after eating, or let your baby be too active.

Some babies experience less reflux and vomiting when they lie on their stomachs (prone) or face their left side in a bed that is raised 30 degrees. However, before trying this method, please consult your doctor. Because the prone sleeping position increases the risk of sudden infant death (SIDS), you must carefully consider the pros and cons of this method before trying it.

Finally, the editor needs to tell you that if the gastroesophageal reflux has not subsided after the baby is 1 year old, then you should take the baby to see a pediatrician. Persistent regurgitation and vomiting can lead to weight loss, dehydration, and other health problems in your baby, so your pediatrician may recommend surgery.