3 Month Old Throwing up Her Last Bottle

Updated on March 08, 2010
T.C. asks from Las Vegas, NV
8 answers

Hello!

I have twin girls that are 13 weeks old. My one little girl, who is the larger of the two - 13lbs, has been throwing up her last bottle 3 nights in a row now! She has done this periodically from the beginning & I just chalked it up to her eating too fast (she has always been the hungrier of the 2). They eat 5x a day & she has been getting between 5-6 oz each feeding. According to the research I've done it says to feed 2.5oz per lb, so that means she "technically" should be getting 6.5 oz. And it's not just normal spitting up, it's the Projecticle kind - where we are both covered in vomit & it tends to be kind of curdly (sorry TMI). It ONLY seems to happen with her last bottle at night - never during the day. She's in great spirits, happy, smiling, no fever etc. Any suggestions? I'm thinking of cutting back her last bottle by a few ounces to see if that helps.

Thanks!!!

What can I do next?

  • Add yourAnswer own comment
  • Ask your own question Add Question
  • Join the Mamapedia community Mamapedia
  • as inappropriate
  • this with your friends

Featured Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

M.N.

answers from Los Angeles on

What is in the formula? If genetically modified soy, she could be having intestinal problems. I don't even feed my chickens soy it is so bad.

More Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

M.F.

answers from Kansas City on

..Does she gulp it all down very quickly? If so..maybe you can help her slow it down a bit. The thing that piques my interest is that it is always her last bottle...I'm wondering if is not a reflux issue. Look up infant gastroesophageal reflux. This is what issues my son had.
After having this diagnosed by a Dr., What I did was, per his reccommendation, changed his formula to Nutramigen, which worked very well, but OMGosh...IT is very expensive!...very...but worth it. The other thing I did was, after I knew he was burped well, (and snuggled for a while:) put him to sleep in his carseat, in his crib. Moms have varying opinions about this, but I thought it was best for my son...keeping him upright after he ate. I hope you find something thaat works well...that's so agonizing watching your baby 'get sick' all over.(and what a mess!)

1 mom found this helpful

D.M.

answers from Denver on

Yes, do cut back. That is lot for a baby to drink. I feel its more 1.5 to 2 ozs per pound. It can depend if its all formula, whether you are shaking bottles right before you feed, do you add the formula to a full 5 ozs. or is the formula in the bottle before you add water, which would mean you are adding less water. I would not feed more than 5 ozs at each feeding. That is my experience in working with many families with twins, as a professional newborn specialist. Chances are there are air bubbles under the milk. She is probably so relaxed that she isn't getting the burps out. Try burping before feeding and in between 2 to 3 ozs. Keep alert while feeding. And most definitely, give less at feedings. Congratulations!

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

J.B.

answers from Los Angeles on

she may have reflux and is just more noticable at night when she is lying down. try propping her up in a boppy or something. also burp her after every couple ounces. i dont think that cutting her down in ounces will really make a difference. you can try to add a little rice cereal to her bottle to thicken it up and it will hopefully stay down a little better. if it keeps going on ask their dr and see what he/she says.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

K.P.

answers from Los Angeles on

Wow, it sounds just like reflux to me. This is something you should definitley see her pediatrician about asap. While reflux is somewhat common, it can be dangerous if not addressed.
My LO has reflux and, in addition to medication he was prescribed, my hubby and I have changed certain things we do to help the situation at home. For example, we keep him upright CONSTANTLY (during and after feedings, while he sleeps, at play,...), we only feed him 3-4 ounces per feeding (he'll want to eat more often then, about every 2-3 hours), we mix a teaspoon of rice cereal with each ounce of pumped breast milk, we make sure he always burps after feeding, ...
All this has really helped.

I would definitley call your baby's pediatrician and also do some research online on your own.

C.S.

answers from Charlotte on

It sounds like reflux. When she lays down, her stomach acid may creep back up and make her vomit. Check with her doctor about meds that may help at that age.

B.K.

answers from Missoula on

My little brother, when he was a baby, had the same problem, but he didn't get fixed until he was 1. My mom took him to the chiropractor and had him adjusted just one time, and he never projectile puked again.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

L.U.

answers from San Diego on

Have her examined by her pediatric m.d.its not very common but she may have a hiatel hernia.

For Updates and Special Promotions
Follow Us

Related Questions