Also, do take note of a few things when feeding your BB (esp if he/she has reflux issues)
- Do not pat her back when you try to burp her. This will inevitably (and definitely - as I've learnt) cause the BB to throw up. After the feed, allow the baby to settle for a minute or two, gently lift the baby up and rub her back in a circular motion. If she's unable to burp, just lean her forward a bit more, if there's air - it should come through. Do be patient as well (e.g. don't rub furiously, I make her upright and about 5 mins later, the burp does eventually come through)
- After burping, try to lie her in a 45 degree angle. Hard I know - my PD even suggested proping her up 90 degrees in the stroller - how to sleep comfortably? I used to sit with her for half an hour in the middle of the night until my friend gave me a Fisher price rocker which had a 45 degree angle net. Worked great.
- Lastly, if you don't have a rocker - letting her lie in a bouncer (those cheaper ones) that you can get from Kiddy Palace will also help.
Also, the phlegm you are talking about - that's not phlegm but stomach acid mixed with milk - Do you ever notice that it smells sour? Your BB would also be crying excessively after each throw up cuz the acid burns her oesophagus (it's painful!). So yes - do try to limit too much movement after each feed.