How do you explain this when the baby is 3 weeks, has no colic, throws out pacifier after 3-4 suck, will accept fomula or breastfed.
She'll be breastfed then have an additional 4 ounces of formula milk. Then she'll throw most of it out later.
Enquiry for a friend.
2006-10-15 17:13:38 · 12 answers · asked by LeScorned 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Has this baby gained weight normally? If not, please have her checked out immediately for a condition called pyloric stenosis. This is a malformation in the connection between the stomach and esophagus. It can be treated, but must be caught early.
If the baby is gaining weight, she could have a condition called reflux. Many babies have this condition and it is also treatable, and I highly recommend checking it out.
In any event, this problem should definitely be discussed with the baby's pediatrician. Please don't wait.
2006-10-15 17:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by ShirlD 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That baby is having a lot to eat. 4 ounces on top of breastfeeding is a lot. I would think there may be a reflux issue going on. An infant can have what is called 'silent reflux'. This is when the baby eats and eats and eats because the formula/breastmilk actually soothes the esophagus, which is normally inflammed because of stomach acid burning it. Look at the following website. It is very informative on reflux. There is also a forum to ask questions there.
http://www.infantreflux.org/
Also, a baby that young can easily let the pacifier 'slip out' of their mouth. Just keep putting it back in. Eventually the sucking ability will work better! Good luck!
2006-10-16 03:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by JB 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
4 ounces seems like a lot of formula after having already breastfed. It has been my experience that babies will stop eating once they are no longer hungry, so keep offering the breast until the baby is all done. Some babies are slow eaters and some are quick, you just have to be patient. A few things you might want to check: 1)make sure your breastmilk is flowing well so that the baby is getting enough from you 2)if you opt for bottle-feeding, check the nipple size on the bottle (make sure you have the newborn size), since nipples can often flow too fast for a newborn and 3)make sure to burp the baby regularly, during and after each feeding. They often get a bubble and if they keep taking in milk without letting the bubble out it will eventually make them spit up.
It is very common for babies to spit up since their digestive systems are not fully developed. I breastfed exclusively until my daughter was at least 6 weeks old and she still spit up a lot. I slowly introduced formula when I was starting to return to work since I wasn't able to pump enough to keep up. I had to burp her often(and it sometimes took 10 minutes or more to get one out!), but she did not ever get colic.
Of course you would be best to check in with your pediatrician and make sure there are no other problems, especially if nothing seems to be helping. Good luck!
2006-10-16 01:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by Kookie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the 2 different types of milk is upsetting her tummy. Maybe dont feed her formula till a while after breastfeeding.Also its natural for babies to throw up .
2006-10-16 00:20:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most breats feed babies suckle after feeding, meaning baby will seem to be feeding but is not. But it sounds as if your baby may be lactose intolerant, my girl friends baby did the same thing. Go to babys doctor and explain the situation & your concern, they may do a few tests. Depending how how severe you may have to quit nursing or my friend's doc gave her baby dropper med. that allowed her to continue nursing & was completely safe for mommy & baby. But you need to see the doctor as soon as possible, your baby needs as much food & nutriton as possible. PS- Many breast feed babies do not take a pacifier, they are not shapped or move like a real nipple. Also mixing formula & breast milk in one feeding is never recomended!!! Good Luck!
2006-10-16 00:51:42 · answer #5 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is very normal for a breastfed baby to want to suckle longer than she/he needs to. Babies love to suck and they will throw up when they overeat. Keep introducing the pacifier or allow them to suck on your finger, when it is clean and sanitized of course. Both of my kids loved to suck on my finger. My three month old still does. Good Luck!
2006-10-16 00:17:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that she should be on two different types of milk. She should be receiving one or the other. She also may be getting too full or she could have reflux. If this continues her mother should take her to see her pediatrician and let him decide what should be done especially if she continues to throw up and it is affecting her weight.
2006-10-16 00:30:42 · answer #7 · answered by mariahnotcarey 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your friend needs to burp her baby every 2 oz's. My son's doc thought for sure that my 3 week old had some sort of reflux issues because he was spitting up everything he ate. Ends up I just wasn't burping him enough, letting him eat too much and then it would all come up.
2006-10-16 02:26:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nephew did the same thing. I think the sucking was just comforting, and it wasn't necessarily done for the food. One thing that helped sometimes was to make sure he was well burped, but that didn't always make a difference. I guess the best thing to know is it eventually stops.
2006-10-16 00:22:25 · answer #9 · answered by tsopolly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search about acid reflux. The babies act hungry and eat until they throw up because that is their response to a tummy ache (they think they are hungry). My little one has it, and he would do the same thing at that age.
Talk to the doctor
2006-10-16 10:25:19 · answer #10 · answered by steveangela1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋