My baby is vomiting forcefully; should I go to the ER?

In a 2-month-old baby, forceful (projectile) vomiting after feeding is not normal spilling over and warrants attention.

**Signs you should see a doctor:

• If your baby remains hungry and fussy after vomiting
• If this happens at every feeding or most feedings
• If weight gain is poor or there's weight loss
• If the vomit appears green/bile-colored or bloody
• If your baby's belly is bloated, fussy, or struggling to pass gas
• If vomit appears bloody or like "coffee grounds"

This type of vomiting can sometimes signal pyloric stenosis, a condition requiring surgical correction. Especially if this is the first time vomiting so forcefully and feeding patterns have changed, I recommend having your baby examined by a pediatrician the same day. If it's nighttime or you can't reach your doctor, you can go to the nearest emergency room.

If your baby shows no signs of breathing difficulty, bluish skin, or unresponsiveness, there's no need to panic—but professional evaluation is the right call.