Question: "When do most babies stop spitting up? My daughter is four months old and has been spitting up a lot since birth. I've tried three different bottles and switched formulas three times! What else can I do?"
I, too, had a prodigious spitter (I remember that telltale aroma like it was yesterday!). But something you might want to keep in mind — babies seem to spit up more than they really do, at least in terms of quantity, if not frequency. Though it often looks as though they've lost their lunch, literally, it's typically just a few sips, mixed up with saliva and mucus (ick!) — so it looks like a lot more. If your baby's growing well, peeing and pooping plenty, and thriving, there's no need to worry. Most babies stop spitting up so much when they start spending more time consistently in an upright position (lying down or reclining after a meal or being jostled a lot can bring up the works), and that usually happens around six months. The introduction of solids will also make a difference (a liquid diet is easier to spit), but don't start until she's developmentally ready and do check with your doctor first (most doctors recommend starting solids between four and six months). Meanwhile, keep your baby upright as much as possible after meals, and always check with your doctor when you switch formulas (if you haven't already). Also call your pediatrician if you have any other reason to be concerned about your baby's spitting (when in doubt, always ask!).