When a baby becomes sick it is easy for parents to become worried very quickly. Young children are fragile, and new parents often don't know what is normal and what should be cause for concern. This is particularly true of a vomiting baby. It can...
While your baby's vomiting may cause you distress and worry, most of the time, vomiting is nothing to worry about, except for the danger of dehydration. Occasionally, vomiting has a cause that should be evaluated and treated by your baby's doctor....
Parents learn to expect a small shower of milk after their baby finishes nursing or drinking a bottle. When your baby regurgitates milk, it can be difficult to determine whether he's spitting up because of infant reflux--a common infant condition...
Many babies vomit or spit up after every feeding. This can be both messy and distressing to parents. While most spit up is normal, it is important to know the signs of abnormal spit up so that you can report these occurrences to your pediatrician....
It can be distressing--and disgusting--when your baby vomits. You might think that continuing to offer her food is just asking for a repeat performance. However, babies can get dehydrated very quickly, so it is important to get your infant to...
Most babies vomit at one time or another, and some babies vomit a great deal. While most causes of vomiting in infants is self-limiting and benign, vomiting can also indicate a serious medical problem. The type, frequency and amount of vomiting,...
Sometimes, the virus that causes ear infections in babies infects the gut. This leads to symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. In other cases, an ear infection temporarily affects a baby's ability to balance properly, and one side effect is...
Almost all children experience several episodes of vomiting during infancy. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most cases of vomiting are caused by mild gastrointestinal infections. A baby will generally overcome these infections...
Most babies spit up when they burp or when they are overfed. Sometimes infants spit up such a large amount of milk or food that parents wonder if their infant is spitting up or vomiting. No definitive test can tell you when your child is ill or...
Some babies have adverse reactions, including stomach pain and vomiting, after eating citrus foods. If you notice that your baby suffers from these symptoms after consuming citrus, take citrus out of her diet for now. You can reintroduce citrus...
Vomiting occurs frequently in infants and small children. Viral and bacterial infections most often cause vomiting, but acute allergic reactions and chronic conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux can also cause vomiting in an 9-month-old baby....
It can be difficult to determine a cause when your baby vomits. Especially in cases when no other symptoms are obvious, finding the source can be troublesome. Most cases of vomiting are no reason for concern, but some may require medical...
When you lose more bodily fluid than you take in, through sweating during exposure to heat, or through illness with high fever, diarrhea or vomiting, the result can be dehydration. Children, with their smaller bodies, are at greater risk of...
Gastroesophageal reflux, better known as infant acid reflux, is a common baby ailment that affects more than 50 percent of all babies during the first three months of life, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse....
Acid reflux happens when the acidic contents of the stomach flow back into the esophagus. This is a very common problem in newborn children, although it is hard to distinguish acid reflux from normal spit-ups. Early identification of reflux in...
All babies spit-up now and then, but for some babies it happens with almost every time they eat. This condition is called infant gastroesophageal reflux. The baby’s stomach is unable to hold in what he just ate so it rises up the esophagus....
Most babies normally digest milk without complication, so if you notice that your baby consistently develops diarrhea from milk, you need to talk with your pediatrician. Lactose intolerance is very rare in babies, but could develop if your baby is...
A head injury can occur externally or an internally. An external injury occurs on the scalp, such as a scrape or open wound. An internal injury involves the blood vessels within the skull or the brain, explains the Kids Health website. Infant head...
There's a reason that you usually receive stacks of burp cloths at baby showers: Babies spit up frequently. While near-constant spitting up after feedings seems concerning, it's mostly a normal reaction caused by your baby's immature digestive...
Newborns, whether breastfed or formula-fed, who don't gain enough weight have what doctors call "failure to thrive." There are many possible factors that prevent babies from gaining weight, but it's a problem that is usually remedied with...
Many infants spit up after every feeding, but vomiting, forceful projection of food out of the mouth and sometimes across the room, occurs less commonly and can require treatment if it occurs repeatedly. Illness, intestinal abnormalities or...
Stomach flu, or gastroenteritis, occurs when your infant’s digestive tract becomes inflamed. This condition can cause a number of unpleasant symptoms, including diarrhea, vomiting, fever and chills. If the stomach flu is accompanied by a...
New parents learn early on that babies experience a multitude of stomach problems, most not serious but still concerning to new moms and dads. It's a rare baby that doesn't have at least an occasional bout with colic, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach...
All babies occasionally spit up or have fussy periods. These symptoms are often caused by a mild case of reflux, which is when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus and throat, or by intestinal gas, which causes abdominal discomfort. While...
If your baby is vomiting, has diarrhea or seems to have a stomach ache, you may not know exactly what's causing the problem. Get in touch with his doctor to make sure that the root of the upset stomach doesn't require medical intervention. If...
Vomiting is a normal part of every baby's life but must be treated carefully to avoid other serious medical issues. If your baby is having trouble breathing, has a swollen abdomen that is tender or vomits green bile or blood, get immediate medical...
As upsetting as it may be, especially if the outfit is a favorite, stains on baby clothing are a common occurrence. Whether the staining results from vomit, baby food or formula, it can be particularly difficult to remove. According to the...
A baby that vomits excessively may have a medical problem that needs treatment. In older children, vomiting often indicates a stomach virus. However, babies vomit for a variety of reasons. Physical abnormalities that may need surgical or medical...
Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder that affects about 3 percent of the Caucasian population, according to the Merck Manual. CF causes abnormal sodium and water movement in and out of cells in certain organs, such as the...
Babies have very sensitive stomachs and often get diarrhea. Supplements and special formula can often help baby diarrhea. Learn more about babies with diarrhea in this free parenting video.
Colic can be quite challenging for parents. It is defined as crying more than three hours a day, three days a week for more than three weeks in an otherwise well-fed, healthy baby. Colic usually starts a few weeks after birth and often improves...
