Thickening the feeding makes it less likely to come back up because the rice cereal makes the formula heavier. Two to three teaspoons of rice cereal added to each ounce of formula is usually recommended, but parents should consult their baby's physician on the exact ratio of rice cereal to formula. Easy - Getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday stresses of life, many parents often forget to take time out to relax. Finding a way to provide parents some rest, and allowing the baby to eat and digest in a quiet environment can help alleviate the anxiety and discomfort a baby may feel. Limiting active play after meals can also reduce spit up.
Some babies spit up because they gulp air while feeding.
To prevent babies from swallowing air, parents may find it helpful while the baby is awake to provide small frequent feedings every two or three hours. The infant also should be held at a slight angle during feedings to prevent air from entering the baby's mouth. Parents should not overfeed their baby. Babies know when they are full and the extra amount parents urge their babies to eat can cause them to spit up. In addition, babies should be burped frequently during feedings to get rid of excess air.