I am realizing that something is not right with my 10 week old. It is now almost 8 p.m. and his last meal (that he kept down) was at 2:00 p.m.. He had been happy as a clam, but when I try to feed him he is disinterested and has spit up every thing since the last feeding mentioned. About three spit ups and the last one was pretty significant. Given the time of day, we are just going to see how the night goes. But I have had him at home and don't see how he could have picked up anything. Anyone dealt with something like this recently?
just a fluke. He played catch up all night feeding at 10:30 p.m., 1:30, 4,5, and 6 a.m. Ouch. It was more that he didn't want to eat than the spit up. There was not much to spit up because he didn't take much. The last one was a large spit up requiring me to shower and change my cloths. But not projectile. He's been a normal feeder with normal spit up since that evening.
newborns spit up lots! and lots! and lots! I had two I swore something was wrong with, but nope, they just spit up a lot. In fact, my almost 8 month old still spits up and most baby stop doing this around 6 months. Some kids just don't keep stuff down. Try holding him upright for a solid 15 minutes right after feeding.
As long as baby is growing, baby is fine. I'd watch it, but some babies spit up after every feed.
If he's "disinterested" in feeding, don't feed him. He's probably not hungry. If you feed a baby that isn't hungry, they will usually spit up. They simply do not need that food right now.
I suspect you're probably worried about nothing. It's ok for babies to spit up once in awhile. In fact, it's pretty normal.
There are some cases of spit up that are more than just spit up, but most of the time, it's just baby's body adjusting.
Bottle or breast fed? Are you burping him enough? More info..... please.
I'd bet it's acid reflux. Call your ped in the am and, certainly watch his diapers tonight to make sure they're still wet. Dehydration can set in fast in little ones this age. If he's not having enough wet diapers get to the ER ASAP ... Do not wait, just go.
Both of my sons seemed to not keep anything down. But the doc told me they were growing so obviously were keeping some. Neither had acid reflux. You could try giving just an ounce, burp and wait a minute or 2, then another ounce. This worked for me. Once they hit the 3 month mark we had more improvement and no spit ups by the time they were 6 months.
Hi Jane,
You can see from the responses that your son's problems can range from nothing to something that's potentially serious. This is why you need to take him in for a pediatric evaluation, and not go by just the advice on this site. Yes, it could be allergies, reflux, or even a pyloric stenosis, but it could also be a simple tummy bug or something else. Just because you haven't had him out of the house doesn't mean that he hasn't picked something up from someone who's come to visit. Also, is he spitting up or actually vomiting? The distinction is important and you need to give the right information to the doctor. Baby's may spit up up a tablespoon or two at a time, which can seem like a lot but isn't really. However, if your son is vomiting can look more like a waterfall cascading from his mouth. In some cases, infants (especially with a pyloric stenosis) will projectile vomit and can literally hit a wall 3 feet away.
I think the most important concern is whether or not he's getting dehydrated from lack of feeding. If he seems listless or the fontanel seems shrunken, he probably is getting dehydrated and you should see a doctor ASAP.
I am really hesitant to post this, because I don't want to cause you more stress. But have you heard of pyloric stenosis? My friend's son had it, and he had a simple surgical procedure to have it corrected. It took a while to get his diagnosis, because he had been adopted as a newborn, and everyone kept telling her that it was normal, it was due to the formula feedings, it was simple reflux, or it would just go away on its own.
This is your third child, so you know what is normal and what is not normal. Definitely follow up with the pediatrician. Good luck!
If he is happy, doc will say not to worry. It looks like more than it is.
Babies often spit up. their bodies are immature and still adjusting to everything. Keep in mind that spit-up can look very significant but actually be only 1/2 an ounce. Also, if he's not hungry and you try to feed him, he probably will spit up.
Try to relax. I know it's not easy. If you fed him at 2 and it's now 8, how many times did you try to feed him after 2? I'm asking because many babies would only need to eat around 5 and then around 8. Also, it's possible for babies to go 6 hours without needing to eat. Not all the time, but every so often.
Again, try to relax. He's probably fine. Keep an eye on his diapers. That's really going to be what let's you know if he is getting enough to eat.
Call the doc. It may be nothing but best to be sure.
You may even be able to get it done over the phone w/an advice nurse.
If you breastfeed, it could be something you ate.
If it's formula, he could be allergic.
Definitely call the doctor's office.
Reflux ... contact the doc in the am.
Jane,
Follow your instincs.
1. Do you nurse him? If so have you eaten anything different in the last 3 days.
2. If he is bottle fed, Have you changed formula?
Keeping him home does not mean he can't come into contact with germs, especially if you or your hubby or other kids leave the house. So it is possible that this is just a virus that will need to run it course.
If in doubt cal the doc and see what they say, it will give you peace of mind if nothing else.
Good luck
Chiropractor...seriously! My mom struggled with my brother as a baby and when someone told her to take him to see the chiropractor, she thought they were nuts. Well, she did it and with one adjustment, he kept his food down. All three of my kids have seen a chiropractor since just days after birth. Being born is traumatic and babies need it just as much as adults. Look into the benefits of chiropractors for kids....they're huge!
Does he seem upset when he spits up? Is he gaining adequate weight? If so I wouldn't be too worried. My son did this and my pediatrician said he was just a happy spitter. He's now 3 months and the spitting up has slowed down.
My son did the same thing (I was BF him at the time). Turns out he later was diagnosed with food allergies. One thing you can do now is, if you are breast feeding is cut out common allergens from your diet (dairy, egg, nuts). You might even see that what you had for lunch could be not agreeing with him!
If you are on formula, it could be that he's a little gassy and the force of that air coming up sometimes brings the formula with it. Put a few gas drops in the bottle before giving it to him to get the air out.
I am thinking either reflux (my first had it bad) or maybe pyloric stenosis ( the flap of the top of tummy doesn't fully close, so stuff comes right back up). Neither is life threatening just need to be identified. My doc gave my oldest Prevacid, and he had to take it for about 5 months, he would still spit a good bit, but it didn't hurt him. I fed him quite frequently. And he was a chunk. I think a trip to the pediatrician is in order though. For now just offer short frequent feeds and burp him frequently during the feeding, that should help until you get it figured out. Also hold him upright 15-20 minutes after he eats, that helps a lot as well. As long as he is having urine out put he will be ok, but you should get with the doc I think. Good luck!
Is he formula fed? With my son he ended up having milk allergies, we had to switch him to Nutramigen.
I would suggest that you contact your ped and then find a feeding specialist in your area just to rule out anything. Always go with your gut, if you feel something is wrong please check it out.........we moms are almost always right. If you need a feeding specialist please feel free to contact me personally. Good luck.
