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Why does my baby spit up after feeding?
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Quick Answer
Small, easy-flowing spit-up is common. Forceful vomiting or blood needs prompt medical attention.
What can cause spit-up?
A small stomach, swallowed air, and movement after feeding can bring milk back up. Spit-up generally flows out without forceful abdominal contractions.
Try a calmer feeding rhythm
Gently burp during natural feeding breaks and limit active play immediately afterward. Hold your baby upright while awake and supervised; use a flat, back-sleeping position for sleep.
Contact the pediatrician
Call promptly for forceful vomiting after feeds or blood in vomit. Discuss feeding discomfort or growth concerns. Do not add cereal, change formula, or restrict your diet as treatment without your clinician’s guidance.
Sources & Further Reading
Sources & reading
AAP: Why Babies Spit Up · Accessed October 4, 2026.
General education, not individualized medical advice. This article has not been independently reviewed by a clinician.