Infant Vomiting Remedies

Babies often spit up after a feeding. If it seems as if your baby spits up a lot or even projectile vomits during or after feeding, you can try a few techniques to help him. Be sure to call your doctor if the condition continues or gets worse. Some babies suffer from reflux and may need special medications.

  1. Gentle Handling

    • After you feed your baby, do not jostle him around. Don't bounce him or flip him quickly to your shoulder. Also avoid rocking him after or during feeding. After feeding him, try to keep him in an upright position for 30 to 60 minutes. You may want to place him in a Baby Bjorn to keep him upright.

    Smaller Feedings

    • If your baby is bottle-fed, give him fewer ounces per feeding. Try 1 to 2 ounces every hour instead of 3 to 4 ounces every couple of hours. Limit the feeding time to 20 minutes.

      If you are breast-feeding your baby, feed him on one side and pump the other. You will have to feed your baby more often, but this will help his vomiting.

      Make sure to burp your baby during feeding times.

    Thicken Formula or Mother's Milk

    • Try thickening your baby's formula, but check with your pediatrician before doing this. To thicken formula or breast milk, add to it a small amount of rice cereal. Some formulas, such as Enfamil AR, already include a small amount of rice cereal to help with reflux. If your baby continues to projectile vomit, call your baby's doctor. There might be a more serious issue causing the vomiting.

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