Question: Last night DS spit up considerably twice. I'm not sure if it's
because I don't burp him at night when he drifts off to sleep OR if he's
overfed b/c he stays at the breast for so long. Even if he's merely sucking
for comfort doesn't milk still come out? Do babies know when they are full
even in their sleep ?

Thanks,
Lisa


You can't actually overfeed him.

It's possible he's taking in a bit more milk than he can handle, which is why
the spitup. Or he could have gas in his stomach; the milk lands atop the gas
bubble and when he burps, up comes the milk too.

Either way, if the spitup doesn't upset him, it's not a problem. Well, other
than the laundry problem. Put a towel under him and a waterproof pad on your
bed and don't worry about it.

Holly
Mom to Camden, 3yo
EDD #2 6/8/04