The kid eaten with gusto, but very sooncarelessly hiccupped, after which an impressive part of the eaten came out? Burping is a problem familiar to many moms. Is this normal or not? When to worry? Why do newborns burp?
Is it normal or not?
At the age of half a year, almost all burpbabies Physically, this process is similar to vomiting - part of the food (milk) from the stomach or esophagus returns to the oral cavity, and air is also released. In most cases, regurgitation in infants is a natural process. Moreover, parents can try to make belching more rare, making changes in the process of feeding and the regime of the day of the baby. But sometimes regurgitation may indicate the presence of a serious congenital disease in a child or developmental pathologies. Do not worry if belching is observed during the absorption of food or immediately after. Pay attention to the amount of milk produced and how often this happens.
Why spit up a newborn: the most common causes
One of the most common causesburping in babies - overfeeding. The child himself does not understand how much he can and should eat. But while many parents during breastfeeding prefer feeding on demand. However, even if the child eats the mixture by the hour, it is not always possible to avoid overeating. Do not forget that all babies are different, and the recommendations for feeding one at all. Another reason why a child can spit up is the ingress of air into the stomach during food absorption. In this case, the belching is accompanied by a pronounced sound.
Regular aerial regurgitation may occur.due to improper grip of the nipple by the child or due to the characteristics of the bottle. In order to solve this problem, you can try to change the capacity for feeding. When breastfeeding, make sure that the child captures the nipple along with the areola. The baby can swallow air when breathing is impaired, if during feeding it is very hungry or scared, for example.
Among the reasons why newbornsspit up, there may be violations of the structure and development of the organs of the digestive system. If the baby is on artificial feeding, you should think about how well the selected mixture suits him. Regular belching can also indicate the presence of infectious diseases or disorders of the nervous system.
Why do newborns burp? What to do with it?
The most common folk remedy isHold the baby "column" (vertically, hugging) for some time immediately after feeding. Mattresses in the crib and stroller should be placed at an angle, lifting the head. A similar position should be in the body of the baby and during feeding, for this you can buy a special pillow.
Another reason why newbornsspit up, - excessive activity immediately after feeding. Try to limit the child in outdoor games directly after eating. Carefully it is necessary to approach the choice of clothes - the tummy should not be pinched by an elastic; it is better to choose sliders with buckles on the shoulders or overalls.
