Burp your infant regularly during feedings to rid his stomach of excess air. While it's not uncommon for parents to think their infant's formula is at fault , randomly changing formulas rarely helps. However, you might ask your physician about modifying the consistency. Feeding a pre-thickened formula or thickening regular formula with a little rice cereal sometimes helps. Recognizing the difference between an infant who is a happy spitter and one who is ill is important.
Happy spitters are generally healthy and gaining weight.
On the other hand, an infant who is excessively irritable, has diarrhea, respiratory problems, rashes, vomiting, a poor appetite, or weight loss should be seen by a physician, Lifschitz said. If so, you're not alone. The food groups in greatest need of attention are fruits and vegetables, dairy products and whole grains. Busy lifestyles can make ensuring the quality of children's diets very challenging. Parents, daycare providers, school cafeterias, restaurants, playmates' families, and children themselves influence the nutritional soundness of their diet, said Demory-Luce.