Most newborns will bring up a little bit of milk after feeding (posseting), but reflux means that this will happen a lot! Caring for a baby with reflux can be messy and stressful for you, but these tips will help you cope.
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Feed from a more upright position
Feeding with your baby sitting more upright may help to keep the milk in his stomach. You can try feeding your baby in this position whether you are breast or bottle feeding.
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Keep your baby upright after a feed
Once your baby has finished feeding, try not to lay him down for a nap or a nappy change straight away. Keeping him upright for 20 to 30 minutes will give his tummy time to settle. This may mean that your baby is less likely to bring up milk.
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Try giving shorter, more frequent feeds
Encouraging your baby to have shorter feeds means that his tummy won't get too full. But make sure you breastfeed your baby or give him a bottle often, otherwise he'll get hungry!
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Burp your baby
If your baby swallows air while he feeds, he may bring up some milk when you burp him. To prevent this, try to burp your baby regularly during each feed. If you're breastfeeding, you could do it when you change breasts. If you're bottle-feeding, it's a good idea to burp your baby every three to five minutes during a feed.
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Try a different bottle
If your baby's bottle-fed, trying a different bottle may help with wind and reflux. A slower-flow teat will stop him getting too much milk at once. Or you could try an anti-colic bottle that's designed to minimise the amount of air your baby swallows during a feed.
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Dress your baby practically
A baby who brings up milk will get messy very quickly! Try dressing him in vests and sleepsuits. These are easy to clean and are quick to change when they get dirty. Make sure you have plenty so that you always have a steady supply.
Pro tip: the shoulder flaps on baby vests are specially designed so that you can take them off by pulling them down over your baby's legs, instead of up over his head.
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Wear white or pale clothes
If milk regularly ends up on your clothes, switch to wearing white or pale-coloured cotton tops. Pale clothes won't show up milk stains as much as coloured ones.
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Feed in the same place
Milk may end up on your furniture, so to minimise damage, stick to a particular chair to feed your baby in. If you want to, you can put a throw or sheet over the chair to protect it from any mishaps.
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Use washable covers
Put washable covers on your pushchair and on your baby's car seat, if possible. Either use a cover designed specifically for your pushchair or car seat, or check with the manufacturer before using one, to make sure it's safe.
This means that you can easily clean up any accidents. It's best to have an extra cover so that you have one spare while the other is being washed.
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Put spare clothes in your changing bag
You won't want your baby's clothes getting damp from brought-up milk. And you won't want your clothes covered in spills either. To avoid messes on the move, pack some spare clothes for you and your baby in your changing bag. And don't forget plenty of muslins or bibs to wipe up little spills.
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Talk to someone
If you find that you're getting stressed, talk to your partner, a friend, or your health visitor. Constantly cleaning up after a baby can be frustrating, so make sure that you ask for help if you need it.
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Polly Logan-Banks is an experienced editor with a keen interest in producing evidence-based content. Polly is passionate about ensuring that every child gets the best start in life.
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