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Why Do Infants Spit Up 3This is a continuation of the three article series of why infant’s spit up, if you have not taken the time to read the first I suggest you do so; however if not remember that some parents are frightened by their child spitting up, often times wondering if it is happening too often. Remember that your infant is just getting the hang of eating, and about forty percent of young infants spit up on a regular basis. The peak age range for spitting up their meal is approximately four months of age. Spitting up is caused when your infant intakes air along with their breast milk or formula, as the air gets trapped within the liquid. When the air eventually comes up, it is natural that some liquid comes up with it. While on the other hand, a lot of infants tend to take in a lot of food in relation to their size, and some of them may enjoy eating a lot; for this reason some times they can become over stuffed and of course causing an over flow reaction with their food. A new born infant’s digestive system isn’t fully developed during this time either. The muscles at the bottom of your baby’s esophagus (which control whether the food is going down or coming up, may still be getting up to speed.) This of course is no wonder why your child is creating so much laundry for you to do during the day , those burp cloths weren’t meant for nothing you know! There are several ways to help your child keep his or her food down. I have created a short list of items for you to try, however remember it is important to speak with your pediatrician before making any long lasting decisions with your child’s dietary needs. If your infant tends to spit up during sleep, you should keep your infant’s head elevated. It is unsafe for your child to sleep with a pillow, however you may be able to use a foam wedge under one edge of your child’s mattress or put the head of his crib on safety blocks. This will help to keep your child’s head elevated without the added danger of pillows. Most infants will stop spitting up around six to seven months of age, or as they learn to sit up on their own. However a few of them may continue spitting up until their first birthday. This varies upon every child, so you should pay close attention and speak with your pediatrician if you feel at all nervous about the situation. Some people may wonder how to tell if your child is spitting up or vomiting, well one tail tell sign is that vomiting is generally more forceful, and of a much greater quantity than if your child is just spitting up; some of the last meal that he or her just had. However if your child seems distressed or overly alert, your child is probably vomiting and your child should be taken to see a doctor immediately. Spitting up should not faze most children, especially as the months roll on.
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