What could be more annoying than a baby who spits up all the time? How about a baby who spits up purple?
Prevacid orally disintegrating tablets and capsules are becoming more commonly prescribed in infants with acid reflux. A number of mothers with refluxing babies in my practice have reported scant blueberry colored streaks in their baby’s regurgitation. It appears that the discoloration noted on these baby’s burp cloths comes from the coating of the time-released beads. Nothing to worry about.
Other Technicolor vomit variants should pique your interest, however: Red (blood), black/"coffee ground" (old blood), and green/yellow (potential bowel blockage). If you notice any of these colors in your baby's spit up, consult your pediatrician, not a blog.