Anti-spit-up tips for newborns

Newborns may spit up due to improper feeding posture of the mother or excessive suckling of the newborn, immature stomach development, and the presence of large amounts of air in the stomach. At this time, the mother can prevent or relieve spitting up by adjusting the posture, controlling the amount and length of milk, burping after feeding, massaging, and soothing emotions: 1. Adjust the posture: pay attention to adjusting the posture correctly before feeding, keeping the newborn’s upper body in an elevated When holding the newborn, take a 45° slanting position to facilitate the smooth flow of milk into the gastrointestinal tract. When breastfeeding, put one thumb on the top of the breast and the other four fingers on the bottom of the breast, put the nipple and most of the areola into the newborn’s mouth to prevent improper articulation so that the newborn inhales too much air; 2. Control the amount and length of milk: don’t feed too much milk at once, too much food can also lead to vomiting, and it is generally recommended that breastfeeding for about 20 minutes is a better length of time. In addition, it is recommended to feed regularly every day. Excessive hunger in newborns may lead to excessive intake, which can lead to vomiting; 3. Burp and massage after feeding: After feeding, you can hold the newborn vertically, let the newborn’s head rest on the mother’s shoulder, and gently pat the back, that is, pat the burp, which is conducive to the discharge of excess gas. You can also do abdominal massage, gently massage the newborn’s abdomen clockwise, usually for 5-10 minutes. 4. Calm emotions: If the newborn cries more than once before feeding, it is easy for the air to accumulate in the stomach. In addition, you can gently lay your newborn down on his side after feeding to avoid choking and coughing due to vomiting when sleeping on his back. If your newborn is vomiting regularly or vomiting more, you should go to the hospital in time to find out if there are pathological reasons, such as diarrhea, fever, congenital megacolon, etc. Prompt diagnosis and examination are beneficial for early cure of the disease.