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Is Infrequent Small Amount Of Vomiting Normal In Infancy?
Question: My six week old has started spitting up what looks to be curdled milk about a hour or so after feeding. he seems happy and isn't fussy. is this normal?
Brief Answer:
I won't get overly worried if otherwise he is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Infrequent small amount of vomiting is normal in first 4-6 months of infancy.This is due to immaturity of lower esophageal sphincter and it improves as the baby grows.
If the vomiting is infrequent,small in amount,not immediate after feed and baby is growing well,passing urine adequately,there is no arching back of the neck and active,playful I won't get overly worried.
Burping the baby to release the swallowed air by keeping him upright for few minutes and gentle patting of the back each time after the feed decreases the vomiting.
So I would suggest you to continue the feeding without any worry.
I shall be glad to answer if you have any more query.
Regards
I won't get overly worried if otherwise he is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Infrequent small amount of vomiting is normal in first 4-6 months of infancy.This is due to immaturity of lower esophageal sphincter and it improves as the baby grows.
If the vomiting is infrequent,small in amount,not immediate after feed and baby is growing well,passing urine adequately,there is no arching back of the neck and active,playful I won't get overly worried.
Burping the baby to release the swallowed air by keeping him upright for few minutes and gentle patting of the back each time after the feed decreases the vomiting.
So I would suggest you to continue the feeding without any worry.
I shall be glad to answer if you have any more query.
Regards
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