Regurgitation

REGURGITATION

Regurgitation is common in babies. It is merely an overflow of milk and often occurs after nursing. It should never be confused with vomiting, which may occur at any time, is accompanied by other symptoms and usually involves a more complete emptying of the stomach. This regurgitation is the means of relieving an over distended stomach. It usually indicates that the baby has taken either too much food or has taken it too rapidly.

HICCUPS

Some mothers need a reassurance that hiccups are not unusual for babies and really do not seem to bother them. If the mother is disturbed, she can try giving the baby a few sips of water, but the hiccups go away by themselves without treatment.

CONSTIPATION

This is almost nonexistent in breast-fed babies and uncommon in those fed commercially prepared formulas, but mothers frequently express concern about possible constipation. Many parents believe that a baby is constipated if he misses having a bowel movement one day. That’s incorrect. A baby is constipated only when the stools are hard, formed and difficult to pass.

VITAMIN DROPS

Your baby doesn’t need anything for the moment besides your milk, but from one month of age you may be advised to give vitamin drops as will. You can get these from the well baby clinic.