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Nov
2010
It is very common for babies to spit up an amount of milk after being fed. A baby can do that at any age, but approximately at four months of age, you will certainly notice it. this is normal and
has many explanations.
The majority of babies do that. Babies that are around four months old are those that tend to spit up some of their milk as this age is crucial. The digestive system of the baby is not developed
yet and the ability to push the food down is still not working properly. The one thing that parents do and cause the problem is that they give too much milk to their baby. If your baby has the
habit of spitting up some milk, try to give less milk. This may require more frequent meals, but it is healthier as the baby is not eating too much. Eating small meals will also help the baby
develop faster and better.
You can also eliminate this problem by taking care of your baby. Yes, this might sound controversial, but here is what happens. Feeding the baby when you go out or when the baby is at the car can
cause you many problems. You should always feed the baby in a calm environment and make the most out of this experience. This will make your baby feel relaxed and prevent air being trapped while
the baby is eating. Air that is trapped needs to be removed and while this happens milk is also removed. Another thing you should take care of is not to allow the baby to get too hungry. If the
baby is hungry, you will get upset and the baby will start eating fast and will not realize when it is full. This will cause you more spitting up.
Another thing you can do if your baby is spitting milk is to hold it upright while feeding. Don't press the stomach and make sure all clothes are not pressing the skin or the tummy. A minor
discomfort can make the baby feel bad and feeding may become difficult. Always remember to feed the baby in a calm environment and don't let things interfere with this procedure.
After you have fed the baby, keep it in an upright position and avoid activities that require movement. Hold the baby in your arms and read a story or put on some music to relax. It is not a good
idea to take the baby for a walk or ride at least for half
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