Many babies spit out small amount of milk after feed. In some babies it is more and for other babies it is less. This is because the junction between the food pipe and stomach does not close properly. Hence after the baby has had milk, some of it comes out of the stomach into the food pipe and the baby throws out this milk.
To prevent this spitting out, you should keep the baby in your lap with the head raised, for 5 to 10 minutes after feed. Thereafter, when you put the baby down on the cot check that the head end is kept raised for about half an hour. If you use a pillow, it keep under the head as well as the shoulders. You can also put the baby on her abdomen after feeds for some time, as this may reduce the spitting but never leave the baby in this position when not supervised. In spite of all these measures, the baby may still vomit small amounts. As long as the baby is well and gaining weight normally, you do not have to worry about this.
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