Will the baby's spitted milk flow into the ears? What should I do if the baby's spitted milk flows into the ears?

Spitting up milk is a common phenomenon in babies, and some babies have more serious spilling of milk. Many mothers worry that the milk will flow into the baby's ears when the baby spills it. So we need to understand whether the milk will flow into the baby's ears? What should I do if the baby's milk spills into the ears?

Will the baby's milk spill into the ears?

The physiological structure of the baby's stomach is special, and the space for accommodating food is small. Therefore, if the baby eats air during feeding or falls asleep lying down after feeding, it is easy to cause milk spillage. If the amount of spilled milk is large, it may flow into the ears. Therefore, it is necessary to burp the baby after feeding, which can not only prevent the baby from spilling milk, but also promote the digestion of the baby's stomach. The main reason for the baby's milk spillage is that the baby is too full of milk, does not burp after feeding, and falls asleep during feeding. Therefore, the baby sleeps more, and the amount of milk fed can be controlled to an appropriate amount. It is not necessary to feed too much. Eating small meals frequently is also important for feeding babies. Baby milk spillage needs to be cleaned up in time, because the milk contains sugar, protein, oil, etc., and the milk spillage will irritate the baby's skin. If the milk overflows and flows into the baby's ears, the milk will irritate the baby's ear canal and even block the ear hole, causing ear inflammation. Therefore, parents need to be more careful in caring for their babies.

What to do if baby's milk leaks into the ear

When babies are young, milk or bath water will enter their ears. When this happens, the baby's ears must be treated, otherwise it will cause discomfort to the baby's ears and even cause some other effects on the baby's ears. First, use a very absorbent napkin to dry the area around the baby's ears, then use a cotton swab to get the milk out, then let the baby lie on his side and try to pour out the milk. If it is discovered too late and an infection has occurred, go to the hospital for a doctor's examination in time to check whether there is inflammation of the external auditory canal or even otitis media. The doctor will give appropriate treatment based on a careful examination.

Can a baby's spitting up milk cause aspiration pneumonia?

The cardia function of children is not yet fully developed, so if they move vigorously or cough after feeding, they may vomit. Don't eat too much each time. After feeding, it is best to let the child lie on the adult's shoulder and pat the child's back with your hand to let the inhaled air escape. After feeding, be gentle when picking up and putting down the child, and use less movement. Don't shake too much. Usually, you must pay attention to sleeping on your side and vomiting. You must turn sideways and lower your head as soon as possible to let the child vomit. If you don't have time to vomit from the mouth, it will come out of the nasal cavity. This can easily choke the respiratory tract and cause aspiration pneumonia or even suffocation, which may be life-threatening. It will gradually get better on its own after 4-6 months.

Can spitting up in babies cause pneumonia?

Generally speaking, if there is no infectious factor and the spitting up is not severe, it will not lead to pneumonia. However, if the baby spit up a lot of milk and spit up quickly, it may cause aspiration pneumonia; if the baby's spitting up is caused by infectious factors, such as obvious bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma and other infections, then the infectious pathogens may also cause respiratory infections, thereby causing pneumonia. In summary, if the baby spit up milk and has an obvious cough, shortness of breath, or even a fever, the possibility of pneumonia should be considered, and the baby should go to the hospital's pediatric emergency department for examination and evaluation in time.