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Baby Vomiting

Spitting up is normal in babies — true vomiting is stronger, projectile, and often alarming. Learn the difference and when to take action.

Causes Possibles

  • 1Reflux/spitting up (common, usually harmless, resolves by 12 months)
  • 2Gastroenteritis (virus)
  • 3Pyloric stenosis (projectile vomiting, weeks 2-8, surgical emergency)
  • 4Food intolerance
  • 5Drinking too fast/too much

Ce Que Vous Pouvez Faire

  • More frequent, smaller feeds
  • Hold upright for 20-30 min after feeding
  • Feed slowly, burp breaks
  • For viral vomiting: ORS solution, small sips every 5-10 min
  • Protect clothing and bedding

Quand Consulter un Médecin ?

  • Projectile vomiting (pyloric stenosis?)
  • Green/bilious vomiting → EMERGENCY (bowel obstruction possible)
  • Dehydration (dry nappies, sunken fontanelle)
  • Baby not gaining weight
  • Blood in vomit
  • Baby under 3 months with repeated vomiting

Notes Selon l'Âge

Spitting up peaks in the first 4-5 months and improves significantly once baby can sit. Pyloric stenosis typically appears at weeks 2-8 (more common in boys). After starting solids, vomiting may indicate intolerances.

Questions Fréquentes

When is spitting up normal vs vomiting?
Spitting up: Milk flows effortlessly from mouth, baby seems content. Vomiting: Stomach contents are forcefully expelled, baby seems unwell. Spitting up affects 50% of all babies and is normal in small amounts.
What is pyloric stenosis?
A narrowing of the stomach outlet causing projectile vomiting (milk literally flies across the room). Usually appears at weeks 2-8, more common in boys. Requires a small operation — afterwards, baby is cured.

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