She drinks formula every 4 hours, between 6-8 oz., although lately she has lost her appetite for formula. She has started to eat 1-2 small meals per day, vegetables at lunch and fruits at mid-afternoon. She already tried the lactose free formula and I didn´t notice much of a difference. Is this normal...
2006-08-03 01:12:39 · 13 answers · asked by nikita 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Although it's messy, you probably don't need to worry. Spitting up rarely signifies a serious problem. As long as your baby seems healthy and is gaining weight, there's little cause for concern.
Nearly every baby spits up occasionally. An estimated 40 percent of infants spit up on a regular basis
Here are some tips on what you can do:
Keep it calm during feedings
Sit up-Make sure you are feeding her in an upright position
Take time to burp-Frequent burps help
Make sure the nipple is the right size
Try smaller feedings-Maybe an ounce less then usual
Here is a list of when to be concerned:
She isn't gaining weight
Spits up forcefully (projectiles)
Spits up excessively (more than a tablespoon or two)
Seems hungry between feedings
Has fewer wet diapers
Has fever/Diarrhea/difficulty breathing
Spits up green or brown fluid
2006-08-03 01:22:39 · answer #1 · answered by tigergirl301 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like her tummy is getting enough food that she doesn't need her formula - which is something babies have until they are able to eat solids. Don't be fooling around with her diet - sudden changes can upset her more. Try putting her on just milk now, as the formula is much more than she needs. Rice Pablum should be introduced at 3 months, then gradually add solids at six months. She should be getting a bottle of milk only when she naps and at bedtime. I'm sure that you don't drink formula every 4 hours - you are just overfeeding her.
My second oldest daughter spit up like that until she was about nine months old - same reason. Sure used to get me as it seemed like it was always when I was dressed up to go somewhere, and that stuff doesn't go away!
I would really think twice about involving your doctor in this unless she has projectile vomiting. I've never heard of reflux in a baby and I think it's ridiculous to put an infant on any kind of medication because she's 'spitting up.' Doctors usually do things like that to make the mother feel better, not the baby.
2006-08-03 03:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by theophilus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has your pediatrician looked into Pyloric Stenosis. It's actually pretty common in first born white males, but not limited to them. Basically, the Pylorus (stomach muscle) stays contracted. At some point it gets so enlarged that it blocks food from entering the lower intestine to digest. This causes the food to sit in the tummy until the baby throws it up. And this is NOT spit-up, it tends to be projectile vomiting, or at least throwing up large amounts. It can also be confused with Reflux problems. It's worth at least researching and looking into. My other suggestion would be to try Milk-based Lactose-Free formula. That has done wonders for my son.
2016-03-16 12:55:37 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely it's her diet. She could be allergic to some of the baby food. Give her one type like a veggie one and only give that one to her for that day. Keep up the formula. See her reaction to different foods. That's what I had to do. But it's no all ways the case. My little girl ended up having acid reflux. We tried everything under the moon. I breastfead so I had to go on a diet. Didn't work either. Tried different formula diddn't work. Theyhad to put her on zantac @ 6 months and she outgrew it by 1.
2006-08-03 02:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby is too young. The weaning diet should be started slowly. Introduce one or two feeds of suzi ke kheer or cerelac(plain) initially and increase the feeds gradually. At the same time introduce other varieties as meshed banana, potato etc. DO NOT GIVE VEGETABLES AND FRUITS SO EARLY. Main diet at present is milk preferably breast milk. Strong smelled spitting is due to undigested food. Give normal milk . If formula check its dilution. contact me at
2006-08-03 01:51:57 · answer #5 · answered by KUNRA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may just be adjusting to the new food. that will attribute to the smell. take the baby to the doctor if the vomiting start to be projectile, like it is traveling a few feet away from her, that is not good. If she is vomiting often, since you just added the food, cut back a bit on the formula (like 2 less ounces) see if that helps. good luck.
blessed be.
2006-08-03 01:20:35 · answer #6 · answered by singitoutloudandclear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had the same problem I took him to see his doctor and they did some test. His doctor ended up putting him on soy based formula and he stopped a lot of the vomiting. Do not give your baby mylanta without first talking to your doctor.
2006-08-03 01:24:58 · answer #7 · answered by MS.Jj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like she has reflux,
try a mild anti acid like mylanta it should do the trick, it worked for both my boys as they had the same problem at six months old, check with your doctor or chemist as to the dose but we started with about 2-3ml and it was fine.
2006-08-03 01:19:31 · answer #8 · answered by lee w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like reflux...my son hadit...they put him on ranitidine to keep the acids down in his stomach
2006-08-03 04:57:19 · answer #9 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be that the new food you have started her on my be making her stomach up set take her to the doctors and see or stop giving some of the new food you have started her on and see if she stops getting sick good luck bye
2006-08-03 04:11:39 · answer #10 · answered by Katie R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋