If we feed her just formula she inhales it all then throws it back up in about two minutes. she wont throw up if we add cereal. my wife's mother said its acid reflux disease. is she wrong? or is it something else that is causing it?
2006-07-09 11:08:15 · 8 answers · asked by angus3162002 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It sounds like she has gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) Thickening the formula with rice cereal does make it stay in her stomach better than with regular formula. But have her checked out by her pediatrician. There are other things which can cause vomiting in babies that could be a surgical condition. GER is similar if not the same as acid reflux. Basically they are conditions which cause stomach contents (food, acid) to return back up to the esophagus. The lining of the esophagus is not protected from acid like the stomach is, so inflammation (esophagitis)may result which causes pain. If let untreated may lead to ulcers. Most babies outgrow GER but better be safe.
2006-07-18 11:17:57 · answer #1 · answered by gerrie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She could be drinking formula too fast. Feed her with her head elevated rather than in a lying down position. She probably doesn't throw up the cereal because she is not "inhaling" it the way she is with the formula. Another possibility is that the formula is made with cows milk. Many babies are allergic to cows milk and must be given soy formula. If the vomiting is caused by an allergy problem - then it is often in the form of projectile vomiting - as opposed to a bit of spit up - which all babies seem to do. Does she have other signs of allergy - like diarrhoea, rash, cough, runny nose? No matter what the cause, please call your pediatrician right away. Your babies health is way to important to leave up to answerer's like me and she is counting on you to protect her.
2006-07-09 19:15:44 · answer #2 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both my children does the same thing. I believe the milk is too light and she needs something much heavier. That's why it's easier for her to digest the milk with cereal. Cereal as we know has alot of carbs and is more filling and is heavier on the stomach as to compare with milk. Acid reflux, i don't think so. if it's too bothersome, take her to the pediatrician for a check up. But this is nothing serious except if you've notice blood in the sputum.
2006-07-09 18:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by Reidi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cereal thickens it, and keeps it in her stomach. It sounds like it could possibly be reflux. I had several babies in the daycare I worked at with the same problem. Have her doc. check it out!
2006-07-09 18:21:40 · answer #4 · answered by momx4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you Found out if she is lactose intolerate or has she gotten real bad gas or feels bound up. Because I had the same problem with my daughter and I had to change her formula to soy based I would reccommend possibility changing formula
2006-07-09 18:16:32 · answer #5 · answered by Cassandra C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some formula made from soy. It stinks but the throwing up will stop. I recommend Pro Sobee.
2006-07-09 19:36:23 · answer #6 · answered by PMS 24-7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check what kind of formula it is maybe she is lactose intolerant and if you have simalac maybe she need isomil or maybe the cereal makes her fuller and not so much air in her tummy but just drinking formula she is sucking in alot of air and she is not burping enough if this problems is persistent and you have tried burping more frequently or switched formula i would consult the pediatricians well i hope that all works out for you and your baby
2006-07-09 18:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by dolphin girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds a bit like someone forgets to burp her after her bottle.. Gas buildup from rapid sucking can force the milk back up...If it is projectile, would also need to check a bit further
2006-07-21 11:13:50 · answer #8 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋