I have an 8month old daughter and it seems she is always spitting up. I have three other children, but don't remember any of them spitting up like she does. I don't feel that I am feeding her too much. In fact, she is under average for weight. She is not formula fed as I have heard that this is sometimes common in children who are. She eats three jars of stage 2 baby food a day (per our pediatrician) and nurses about every 4 hours or so. She sleeps throught the night. Any ideas????
2007-01-28 08:54:32 · 8 answers · asked by Jen F 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Is this a new development, or something that has always been a problem? At first, I thought acid reflux, but if this is a new development, you may look into an allergy to one of the foods she is trying or something new you have eaten since you are nursing? There is always the possibility of some sort of partial blockage in her system or her system slowing down and not digesting fast enough to cause her to spit it back up. Are her diapers the same? Severe constipation could cause her spit up. I would take her in and let them have a look. Don't start thinking that you're doing something wrong to cause this. My daughter is 5 months old and has spit up with acid reflux since the day she was born. I understand it's tough to deal with and once you add actual food and not just milk, it's even harder! These are just some ideas to think about. Best of Luck!
2007-01-28 09:09:06 · answer #1 · answered by Concerned Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you drink coffee? Or a lot of orange juice. This can cause gas in the little one that's making her spit up. Gripewater helps ith the gas after she's done eating too. It did with my first born anyway. Also is she nursing laying down? Refulx could be the culpret. Take her to get looked at and see what your doc says :)
2007-01-28 17:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by Gig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take her to the pediatrician, or even get a second opinion if one has already said nothing, it sounds to me that she may have bad acid reflux, or maybe allergic to some foods. Such as the dyes that they use. Take her to get tested, and good luck!
2007-01-28 17:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Novak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried burping her more often? Even if you have to interrrupt her feeding, try burping her every 5 min. or so. That might help. Otherwise I would ask your pediatrician. Good Luck
2007-01-28 17:02:22 · answer #4 · answered by Schatje 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the milk,it may not be agreeing with her little tummy very well.Or you may be over feeding her.Try feeding her a little at a time and see how that goes
2007-01-28 16:57:55 · answer #5 · answered by DiamondXxx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be GERD. My son has this. It can be quite serious, since it can harm their esophagus and teeth. Talk to your ped. about it.
2007-01-28 17:03:49 · answer #6 · answered by Wiccan~Momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may have reflux.....check with your doctor.it can be something you're eating that is upsetting her tummy.....good luck.
2007-01-28 17:01:21 · answer #7 · answered by plus size diva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe soymilk is the answer?
2007-01-28 17:02:17 · answer #8 · answered by brown eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋