Could breastfeeding my 12-day-old baby from a hard breast or giving him Zincovit drops shortly after a feed cause him to vomit, and is it safe to bathe him?
A hard breast often causes a rapid milk flow, making your baby gulp air and vomit. Try expressing a little milk to soften the breast before feeding. Giving Zincovit drops right after a feed can also trigger spitting up due to an overfilled stomach; it is better to give them between feeds. Yes, it is safe to bathe your baby. Use warm water and gentle sponge baths until the umbilical cord stump falls off. Keep your baby upright after feeds and burp them well. If the vomiting is forceful or continuous, please consult your pediatrician.
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Could breastfeeding my 12-day-old baby from a hard breast or giving him Zincovit drops shortly after a feed cause him to vomit, and is it safe to bathe him?