Infants are known, among other things, for their ability to spit up. In fact, for an infant, spitting up is a normal and natural part of the digestive process. If an infant did not spit up, it is possible that he or she would experience a variety of gastrointestinal issues. Having said that, it can be scary for a parent when an infant is vomiting. They may worry, wondering if it is dangerous for their infant to vomit. The good news is that, more often than not, it is not dangerous for your infant to vomit.

Generally speaking, infant vomiting is caused by a stomach virus. This virus is generally not a very dangerous one. As a virus, however there is no way to “cure” it; rather, you need to do some things to make sure that your infant is safe while his or her body fights off the virus.

The one most dangerous thing about infant vomiting is the risk of dehydration that occurs. To keep your child from becoming dehydrated, you will need to be certain that he or she is getting enough fluids. Specifically, you should try to find a drink for your child that will replace the electrolytes that he or she is losing when they vomit. For smaller infants, under the age of six months or so, a flavorless electrolyte drink is generally best. For children that are older than six months, you might need to use a flavored electrolyte drink.

After your child has been able to drink for eight hours without vomiting again, it is probably all right to start introducing regular foods into his or her diet again. If your child is able to eat them, foods like crackers and cereals are excellent choices to start with. After your infant has not vomited for a full day, it is probably all right to go ahead and get back onto your regular feeding routine.

If your infant’s vomiting does not stop within a day or so, or if it seems to be very severe, you should contact your health care provider. It may be that there is indeed something wrong that could prove to be dangerous for your infant.

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