The baby chokes every time he feeds

When babies are young, they are usually breastfed or formula-fed. However, due to the incomplete development of babies' organs, various problems often occur, such as choking when feeding. This is the issue that mothers worry about the most, because once the baby chokes while drinking milk, it is easy to develop lung disease problems. Pneumonia is a disease that babies are often susceptible to, so mothers will feel that there is something wrong with their children and want to understand the situation in time and treat it. So what should I do if my baby chokes every time he eats milk? What should I do if my baby chokes when eating milk?

2. When breastfeeding, if the mother has enough milk, she can pinch the nipple with her index and middle fingers, commonly known as the "scissor hands" shape, to allow the milk to come out more slowly, so as to prevent the milk flow from being too large. Or when there is too much milk, stop feeding, press the nipple with both hands, rub it gently to let it come back before feeding the baby.

3. It is best not to feed your baby while lying down. Many mothers after childbirth are always sleep deprived because of taking care of their children, so many mothers will lie down and let the baby eat by himself when he is hungry. In fact, this can easily cause the baby to choke on milk.

4. Don’t feed your baby when he is very hungry, because when the baby is very hungry, he will eat very quickly and may choke easily.

5. When the baby chokes on milk, gently pull down the baby's ears, then hold the baby upright and pat the baby's back.

Also, pay attention to controlling the amount of milk, don't feed too fast or too much, and don't do strenuous exercise or play after feeding.

Burp your baby. After the burp, the baby will basically stop spitting up milk. You can feed the baby some water after half an hour, but don’t take a bath right after feeding.

1. How to ensure sufficient breast milk

The secretion of milk is not only related to diet, but also closely related to the number and duration of the baby's sucking, so letting the baby suck more is also a good way to promote lactation. In addition, the prolactin secretion level is the highest at night, so you must feed your baby at night. If Aobao is used to sucking one side, you should correct your baby in time and switch to the other side, because breast milk is divided into foremilk and hindmilk. Foremilk has a high protein content, while hindmilk has more fatty acids. Only by sucking it out completely can you ensure that the baby gets comprehensive nutrition. On the other hand, sucking out the breast is also more conducive to maintaining lactation.

2. Teach your baby how to latch and suck correctly

The mother can first touch the baby's lips with the nipple or fingers, and the baby will open his mouth wide and look for the nipple. Then use your thumb to press against the top of the areola, use your index and middle fingers to pinch the breast, and use your other fingers and palm to support the breast below the areola. Quickly and directly place the nipple and areola into the baby's mouth. Make sure your baby's jaw is around the areola, not just around the nipple. The gums surround the areola, and I can feel his tongue moving upwards, pressing the nipple against his hard palate, both squeezing it. This is how milk is squeezed out. Once the mother confirms that the baby's upper and lower lips cover most of the areola, she should use her arms to pull the baby closer to her body, so that he is closely attached to her, then slightly release her fingers, support the breast, and start feeding.

3. The duration and interval of breastfeeding are important

Feed your baby in small amounts and multiple times, generally no less than 8 times a day (including night feedings), so that your baby is not likely to get diarrhea due to overeating at one time. Breastfeeding should be done on demand, that is, there should be no limit on the interval between feedings. The baby can be fed when the baby cries, the mother feels her breasts are engorged, or the mother thinks the baby needs it. For babies who are sleepy or quiet, they should be fed frequently during the day to meet the nutritional needs of their growth and development.

4. Four criteria to judge whether the baby is full

To determine whether the baby is full, the mother can observe from several aspects: if the baby is not full, he will cry before the next feeding time; if the baby seeks for food when the nipple is touched at the corner of the baby's mouth after breastfeeding, and eats faster and more, it means that the mother's milk supply is insufficient; if the baby is hungry, it may cause faster intestinal peristalsis, increase the frequency of bowel movements, and abnormal stool quality, with green foamy and watery stools; long-term insufficient energy intake may affect the baby's development and result in no weight gain.