What can I do about my baby's breath smelling like sour milk?

I breastfeed my 3 week old. She spits up alot and her breath smells like sour milk. Is there anything I should be doing for her?

What can I do about my baby's breath smelling like sour milk?
If it really bugs you you could wipe her gums with a damp cloth. But that is about it. Personally I wouldn't do anything.





Oh and about spitting up:





My baby spits up - is this a problem?





Spitting up, sometimes called physiological or uncomplicated reflux, is common in babies and is usually (but not always) normal. Most young babies spit up sometimes, since their digestive systems are immature, making it easier for the stomach contents to flow back up into the esophagus (the tube connecting mouth to stomach).





Babies often spit up when they get too much milk too fast. This may happen when baby feeds very quickly or aggressively, or when mom’s breasts are overfull. The amount of spitup typically appears to be much more than it really is. If baby is very distractible (pulling off the breast to look around) or fussy at the breast, he may swallow air and spit up more often. Some babies spit up more when they are teething, starting to crawl, or starting solid foods.





A few statistics (for all babies, not just breastfed babies):





Spitting up usually occurs right after baby eats, but it may also occur 1-2 hours after a feeding.


Half of all 0-3 month old babies spit up at least once per day.


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.


If your baby is a ‘Happy Spitter’ --gaining weight well, spitting up without discomfort and content most of the time -- spitting up is a laundry %26amp; social problem rather than a medical issue.





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Reply:I breastfeed my 2 children, its the smell of the milk, how often do you feed her? She should be feed ABOUT every two hours and sleep for two hours. You may have to tell the doctor and put her on goats milk.
Reply:ok, the baby tooth %26amp; gum cleanser is for 4 mos. %26amp; older, best to do is follow the advice of those who say use clean, damp cloth %26amp; gently wipe the gums %26amp; tongue, it will help some, but save the baby toothpaste for after 4 mos. also, try burping more often during feedings to try %26amp; cut down on spit up, which will also help with some of the sour smell, %26amp; maybe try an angled bottle and/or vented bottle (really worked for my baby) so u can hold her in a more upright position, %26amp; she still gets all her milk but a lot less air. I used the VentAire bottles, %26amp; they worked great, but I know there's a lot of diff brands, so maybe try one... good luck
Reply:There is actually an infant tooth/gum cleaner you can buy; I think Gerber makes it; I know Wal Mart sells it. The "brush" slips over your finger (its made out of all rubber or silicone like material with tiny, soft "bristles"). The gum cleaner is dye free, and contains no flouride, so it's safe to swallow. It's good for all ages of babies. My son loved his when he was younger. He enjoyed the "massage" on his gums. Before they have teeth it's not necessary; but it will help her breath smell better, and is probably a healthier thing to do.
Reply:Try wiping her mouth out with a clean, wet, soft wash cloth after each feeding.
Reply:take one of the baby's wash cloths and wipe the baby's gums and tongue
Reply:baby mints??