When Does Spitting up Slow Down?

Spitting up usually peaks at 2-4 months. Many babies outgrow spitting up by 7-8 months. Most babies have stopped spitting up by 12 months.

When will baby stop spitting up?

Most babies stop spitting up by age 12 months.

How long does spitting up last?

The problem usually disappears by your baby's first birthday, when the muscles at the bottom of the esophagus become stronger (a few babies continue spitting up until 24 months though).

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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