He seems to be taking more milk in at each feeding now, and his feeding times have stretched out to every two to two and a half hours. He also had lots of gas. She is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, as well as a retired La Leche League Leader. Almost all babies spit up occasionally. It is usually nothing to be alarmed about.
Babies spit up for different reasons.
When a baby has received more milk than he needs, spitting up allows him to get rid of the excess. Fussy, colicky babies tend to swallow more air and seem to be more prone to spitting up. If a baby is jostled, or vigorously burped following a feed he may easily lose some of his meal. Usually the amount spit up looks like more than it actually is. It can help to feed your baby in a more upright position.