Vomiting can be one of many tube feeding complications. If your child is vomiting shortly after tube feedings, there may be multiple causes. Here are a few common causes of vomiting and some suggestions for alleviating the symptoms.
Possible Cause: Feeding too fast
- If you are pump feeding, slow down the rate on the feeding pump. You may gradually increase it again as tolerated.
- If you are syringe-feeding, try slowing it down and giving the feeding over a longer period of time.
Possible Cause: Formula concentration
- Some children may have difficulty tolerating high-calorie formula. Talk to your doctor about the possibility of adjusting the formula concentration.
Possible Cause: Improper positioning
- Keep your child’s head elevated to greater than 30 degrees during feeding and for 30-60 minutes afterward.
You may also find these recorded webinars and articles helpful:
- Tips to Solving Tube Feeding Complications and What to Do in an Emergency
- Common Complications of Home Tube Feeding Webinar Video and Slides
- How to Use Your Child’s J-tube (Jejunostomy Tube)
- How to Clean ENFit Extension Sets
- Tube Feeding A Child: The G-Tube That Saved My Son’s Life & My Sanity
- Recorded Webinar: The Complete Nurse’s Guide to Tube Feeding
