4Mo. Old Vomits Exorsist Style

One of my twins did this every few days and the doc kept saying it was reflux, but reflux meds didn't work. I, and my Mom, suspected allergies. Pediatrition sent us to an allergist that said that if she were allergic she would get a rash right after eating or drinking the allergen. BS. A friend recommended a great gastroenterologist at Children's Hospital. It was a few weeks before we could get in so I decided to try her on goats milk in the interim. No vomit for two weeks, no projectile, from the mouth and nose vomit of any kind! I hated that kind! I always worried she would suffocate before I could suction her nose!
Anyway, awesome doc (gastro) asked about what she ate from the time she was born, when things seemed bad, and when was worse, etc. Very thorough. Love her! I told her that I had switched her to goats milk just to see what happened. She said,"You did the right thing, and yes she is allergic to milk and will probably outgrow it in time (around 5yrs.)" She also said the allergist that said she wasnt allergic was very wrong. She said that a childs body will hold onto something instead of digesting it, if it doesn't want it (is allergic). Finally, when there is to much in the stomach and the body HAS to absorb it you get the allergic reaction when its absorbed. The body rejects the allergen, hence the vomit reaction. Delayed absorption= delayed reaction. She has vomited one time since then and both girls were sick with a stomach bug!

I agree, it could be allergic.

My best guess to start is you're overfeeding her and she has a sensitive gag reflex. Try to cut back a little on her milk. Give her about 2 oz at a time. Burp her. Then give her 2 more.

Kids this little can't control the amount of air they suck in, so a bubble gets stuck in their tummies, milk comes in on top of that and then they "burp" but it all comes flying out.

So try that first. And after you feed her DON'T lay her down. Let her sit up for a little bit.

Change her first, fed her, burp her. Fed her more, burp her again. Then let her sit in a swing or bouncy chair for a little bit. IF it is reflux, this is probably how the ped will tell you to start off.

Best wishes - sooo been there.

You should call your doctor first! She could been allergic to the formula or if you are breastfeeding she could have a lactose intolerance.

Hi E., it could be quite a few things, of course, but one I'd check into is a food intolerance. Your daughter could be intolerant of milk or soy - could be getting those things through formula or even your breast milk. I'm so sorry that she's having such a hard time and hope you're able to figure it out soon.

Yes, it could be reflux. Or reflux caused by allergy/intolerance. If it is REALLY "projectile" (Like, I mean, a couple feet away. seriously.) Then it could be pyloric stenosis, or some other internal defect, which may require surgery. (DH had this, and we thought DS did too for awhile...) I would def talk to your ped. And keep a close eye on her weight. If she is vomiting that much you want to make sure she is gaining.

Been there! It was also only after a feeding at night. My wonderful pediatrician said "Then stop that feeding. Give her warm water in a bottle with a bit of diluted tea!" Now I was a breast feeding Mom and thought the pediatrician was nuts, but............. she never projectile vomited again! She took one or two sips of the tea water, stopped sipping, I put her in her crib and she went to sleep! After a few nights of this routine, she didn't even wake for this feeding. He said I was over-feeding her, just trying to meet her evey need.

she may be allergic to her formula :(

It sounds like reflux to me...get her checked asap....poor little girl!!! Good luck.

What kind of formula are you giving your baby? You might try Similac Lactose Free, but mix it half with what you are giving now and gradually switch over.
It could be it has a stomach bug as well. There is a bug going around. You might try Pedialite diluted 1 oz water with 1 oz Pedialite.
Milk allergies can cause this very response. But should you try to switch the formula and see no immediate improvements, and have not already done so, please take your baby to the doctor immediately to rule out some major medical issue.
Please keep us posted on your little one's condition. I will be praying for her total healing. God bless.

What is she eating? Breast milk? Formulas? Started anything solid yet? Does she do it every time she eats or just at night? Could be reflux but could be a food reaction--To something you are eating if she is breast-fed. Very common for babies to react to gluten (mainly from wheat) or dairy. See your doctor. They aren't big on figuring out food allergies and intolerances though so, after the doctor, you might want to read up on gluten and dairy intolerances and/or see a functional nutritionist.

My son had this too. He was diagnosed with GERD (acid reflux). He was put on medication from the time he was 4 mo. old until he was 2. At age 2, it went away.
He is now 7 and I still check with him at times to see if any food is coming up in his throat. The gastroenterologist told us to keep an eye on it. If it comes back, you want to get it treated; otherwise, it can lead to further problems. Unfortunately, I have it too, so I can relate!

Of course, I'm not sure if this is what is ailing your daughter, but it sounds like it.