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Q: My 2-week-old baby keeps vomiting after eating for the past week. What could be the cause, and what should I do?
- Myeongchan Kim
- Oct 4
- 2 min read
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Question: My newborn is only 2 weeks old and has been vomiting after eating for the last 7 days. I'm very worried and don't know what to do. What could be causing this, and what is the solution?
Answer: Good morning. I can only imagine how stressful it must be to see your tiny baby keep vomiting—especially at just 2 weeks old. You’re absolutely right to be concerned and to reach out early.
From what you’ve described, your baby has been vomiting after feeds for about a week now. That’s definitely something we don’t want to ignore, especially in such a young newborn.
Sometimes, vomiting can happen simply because the baby is being fed too much or too quickly—newborn stomachs are still very small. Or it might be that air is getting trapped if the baby isn’t burped well. But if the vomiting is forceful, like it’s shooting out, or if it happens after every single feed, we do need to think about more serious conditions like pyloric stenosis or a possible infection.
For now, try to: * Hold your baby upright during and after feeds. * Give smaller amounts more slowly. * Make sure to burp your baby well—both during and after feeding.
But please watch closely. If the vomit looks green or yellow, or if your baby seems very sleepy, isn’t gaining weight, has a fever, or doesn’t have enough wet diapers—those are urgent signs. In that case, I strongly recommend taking your baby to the hospital today.
You’re doing the right thing by asking for help. Let’s get your baby checked so you can get peace of mind and the right care.
For extra peace of mind and clear guidance when tracking your child's symptoms, the FeverCoach app is always there to help.
