Your baby's spit-up being watery, especially if they are breastfed or formula-fed, could simply indicate they are being overfed.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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Overfeeding: Babies have small stomachs. It doesn't take much to fill them up. When a baby takes in more milk or formula than their stomach can comfortably hold, the excess may come back up as spit-up. This spit-up can appear watery, especially if it's clear.
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Mixing with Digestive Juices: When your baby swallows milk or formula, it mixes with digestive juices in their stomach. This mixing can make the spit-up look mostly clear and watery. According to our reference, The milk or formula mixes with digestive juices, making the spit-up look mostly clear.
What to do:
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Smaller, More Frequent Feedings: Try feeding your baby smaller amounts of milk or formula more frequently throughout the day.
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Burp Frequently: Burp your baby during and after feedings to help release any trapped air, which can contribute to spit-up.
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Keep Baby Upright: After feeding, keep your baby upright for about 20-30 minutes to help prevent spit-up.
While watery spit-up is often harmless, it's always best to consult with your pediatrician if you have any concerns or if your baby is experiencing other symptoms, such as:
- Forceful vomiting
- Poor weight gain
- Irritability
- Refusal to feed
