My daughter (who is 2 months old, but still wasnt due til end of oct) sometimes has milk come out her nose mostly when she lays down. Is this normal? Also, she sounds really congested in her nose, but when i use the bulb syringe its like there is nothing in her nose?
2006-10-06 03:47:32 · 19 answers · asked by tj_n_steph 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
That's not good. I'd call the pediatrician. Maybe she isn't swallowing it all the way? I wish I could help...good luck though.
2006-10-06 03:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could be overfed. Definitely get this checked out by the Dr. because the last thing you want is for the milk to come back up and get in her lungs, which is very possible. Since she was so early, I'm surprised they didn't try the tube through the nose into the stomach? Anywho, take her to the Dr. And try the ear syringe and not the bulb one. The bulb is too big for those tiny nostrils, the ear syringe is the right size to fit and get all the congestion. Good luck!
2006-10-06 03:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by BabyGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After you feed your baby & burping her, try letting her sit up in a bouncy seat or boppy for about 30 minutes. That helps settle any gas left in her belly so it won't come back up. Try using salene drops in her nose. That helps when my baby sounds congested. Just put 2 drops in each nostril then use the bulb syringe to get it out. If this doesn't work, you should consult with your pediatrician first & foremost.
2006-10-06 04:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by twinkle toes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has happened to babies before. Best thing to do is, don't let your baby lay down right after she drinks. The nose and throat are connected. Instead of going down, the milk is going up into her nostrils. My kids sound congested when they have a chest cold, sometimes it is dry, not wet. If your baby was premature, please get her a check-up if this continues. It might be something serious. Don't fret, just monitor her.
2006-10-06 04:03:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son used to have that problem. I don't know if you're breastfeeding, but in my case it was because I had a "forceful letdown" and my milk would come out too quick for him. And as I'm sure you are aware, the nose and throat are connected therefore whatever he didn't swallow ended up coming out his nose. If you are BF I would try pumping a little before you feed, or start him on the breast and pull out if you notice it starting to leak out his nose. You can also try elevating his head a little. If you're bottle feeding, try a slow flow nipple. As for the congestion, that's also normal for babies because their adnoids are slightly large in proportion to their nasal cavity. So you may get that "rattle" sound. If you're really concerned talk to your doctor.
2006-10-06 03:58:31 · answer #5 · answered by mommyof2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely it is reflux. We went through this with our son. He was low birthweight and it's worse for them. My son had relux very bad (was on Zantac for a while) and he would, at its worst, throw up. Milk would come out his nose when he was refluxing really bad. As far as the congestion, reflux causes that, too. Don't worry too much about milk coming out her nose (unless there is blood). Just remember that the throat and nose, it's all connected. Reflux is worse laying flat. Try propping her head up, see if that helps. Good luck; I know what you are going thru!
2006-10-06 13:17:44 · answer #6 · answered by mommycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened to my daughter at the maternity ward after my mother-in-law gave a bottle, the nurse said she didn't know when to say 'stop' and thus was too full. She turned bright red and I was petrified, but apparently if you turn your baby upside down that helps to clear the nasal passages of the milk. I was nursing her and thus didn't give bottles after the maternity ward (they really pushed them on you, even if you were trying to breastfeed). Try feeding her less in one go, and if it still happens ck with the Dr. Also, my daughter sounded pretty congested too for her first few mths but that was 'normal' for her. After a few mths she stopped and is no longer the heavy breather she used to be.
2006-10-06 08:36:12 · answer #7 · answered by MaPetiteHippopotame 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby has been doing that for about 4 months. The doctor just tells us not to let him lay down for at least 30 minutes after he eats. And also to make sure his nasal passages are cleared out before he eats.
You should call the doctor about this though because no 2 babies are alike.
2006-10-06 04:32:13 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal!! when baby is overfed. But dont worry your doing the right thing. she will sort things out for herself.
If your really worried allow the baby to be on her front for a while after the feed. This will alow the milk to come out her mouth rather than her nose.
2006-10-06 04:57:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor. Usually milk through the nose happens when the baby is overfed.
2006-10-06 03:53:03 · answer #10 · answered by daisy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try elevating her head a little higher than her feet, depending on what sort of bedding you have for her, to keep the milk down, she might have a little bit of reflux happening... you did not mention if she was settled and sleeping when this happens.
Both my little boys who suffered from reflux used to do this when they were laying flat on their backs sleeping, propping their heads up helps relieve the reflux
2006-10-06 03:54:24 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋