Vomiting in infants and children

Vomiting or projectile vomiting is different from the small amount of milk that most babies bring up after feeding (known as possetting).

Vomiting normally happens a while after feeding, the quantity of milk is larger and the milk may be curdled and smell nasty.

Projectile vomiting is when a baby brings up the contents of their stomach with such force that the vomit covers a distance of several feet.

Remember, you know your baby better than anyone else. Small children can become ill quickly, so make sure you check on them often and if you are worried that your baby may be ill seek further advice. 

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