Any responsible mother, of course, is concerned about the fact that the baby has belched a lot after feeding. A healthy body of a newborn is designed in such a way that any physiological processes in it are easy and do not depend on our desire. The procedure of regurgitation of milk or a mixture prevents discomfort from overeating. If the child has belched a lot after eating, it means that he just freed the stomach from excess.
Many parents are worried by the fact that the child (3 months) spits up a lot. According to experts, regurgitation can continue even after reaching the age of three months, the entire period until most of the baby’s food is liquid.
Some mothers are also wondering if their baby spits up frequently. This circumstance should worry parents only if, in addition, there are a number of other signs that indicate problems with the health of the baby.
These include, for example, poor weight gain. If there is such a problem and frequent abundant regurgitation, consult a doctor. If the child has burped a lot, the main thing is not to confuse this process with vomiting. Having come to the conclusion that the baby is vomiting, it will be right to immediately seek help from a medical institution.
Another sign indicating a health problem is dehydration. It can be determined by the condition of the fontanel. In the case when it resembles a cavity (pit), it is quite possible that the newborn has a lack of water balance.
What else should you pay attention to? If your baby is crying while spitting up or during feeding, this is also a cause for concern. And do not forget that it is necessary to monitor the mood of the baby. His lethargy or, conversely, excessive anxiety will tell you that the problem exists. If the child has burped a lot, and his behavior is different from normal, it will be advisable to seek help from specialists.
Now let's talk about existing standards. But remember that each baby is individual, and to draw conclusions based on standard situations is wrong. So, any pediatrician will tell you that the normal value is 5 regurgitation per day, and the amount of excess milk or mixture at a time can reach a maximum of 3 tablespoons.
If a month-old baby spits up a lot, for example, every time after feeding, then try to change the tactics of applying to the breast, and when breast-feeding, use a special nipple that is suitable for the baby's age and has a special air valve. When the baby ceases to swallow a large amount of air during feeding, then it will be less likely to burp.
Now, check out a few tips to help your child avoid frequent burping. The first thing to do is to keep it upright at the end of feeding. At the same time, you need to position the baby facing you and lightly tap on the back. Excess air will certainly come out, and you will hear a sound characteristic of this process. Do not think that this will happen instantly, sometimes this procedure takes about 20 minutes.
The position of the baby after eating can also affect regurgitation. If you put it on your stomach, then it will surely burp a large amount of milk.
And yet, after the feeding is completed, provide the baby with peace. You do not need to toss him, change diapers or clothes, and also actively play or do massage. All of these actions can contribute to profuse regurgitation.