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My baby is only three weeks old and is on formula. I don't have breast milk. He eats and burps immediately, and this has happened four times already. He burps again, and I'm wondering if this is normal. What could be the cause?
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Aruzhan
Child on formula: frequent spitting up is normal. They might be swallowing air during feeding or the formula could be causing heartburn. Try reducing the portion size, keep the child upright after feeding, and check the quality of the formula. If there is pain or large amounts of spit-up, please consult a pediatrician.
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Elza
Neurology
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Natalya
Are you experiencing burping?
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Irina
Could reflux be the cause, or is the mixture not suitable?
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Alenushka
No, this is not normal. Keep your baby upright after feeding to help release the air. It’s possible that the formula isn’t suitable, or perhaps you’re giving too much formula. Please consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice.
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Shashkova Anna
Your baby is spitting up. How long is the interval between feedings? What type of formula are you using?
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Shashkova Anna
Shashkova Anna How much formula are you giving?
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Anna
I experienced this myself—neurology and intracranial pressure issues.
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Marina
Are the holes in the bottle nipple suitable for a newborn? Please check the flow yourself, try it out — it might be too strong. (It was like that before, so I changed the nipple.)
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Marina
Do you need to see a specialist again? Is it vomiting or spitting up? Vomiting can also be a sign of pneumonia. Please seek medical advice to ensure your little one gets the care they need.
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Aleksandra
That's not normal. I would seek help immediately.
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Anna
It might be worth changing the mixture, but in any case, you should consult a pediatrician.
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Marisha Poletaeva
This was the case with all mixtures. The neurologist and surgeon checked everything, and all was fine. If the baby is gaining weight, it means they're eating well and everything is okay. My baby used to spit up a lot, even water. Over time, it improved, especially after they started sitting up.
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Marisha Poletaeva
However, I recommend consulting a pediatrician. After feeding, keep the baby upright in a sitting position. I even held my baby on my arms, slightly elevating their head during feeding.
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Olya
Our baby was spitting up when overfed. However, not all spitting up is the same—at first, I thought it was a lot, but the doctor said that in our case, it's actually very little. It's like if it were coming out in a fountain, then it would be a problem, but just two teaspoons is normal.
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