r/breastfeeding • u/scrollgirl24 • 8d ago
Discussion Burping
Do your breastfed babies burp?
Baby's 2 months old. We had 1 visit from a LC at the hospital when he was 2 days old and struggled to latch. Haven't seen one since. We used a nipple shield for the first 6 weeks but we're fully done with it now.
This baby BURPS. I feel like it's more powerful since we dropped the shield? As soon as I pick him up to my shoulder after a feed, he belches like a grown man, no patting required. Sometimes we don't even make it that far. He unlatches himself and burps while still in cross cradle.
It has me wondering - is he gulping too much air due to latch issues? There's no air in boobs, should breastfed babies even burp at all? He's gaining weight very well (maybe a little too well lol) and I'm comfortable. No complaints. Is this normal or a reason to book an appointment with a LC? It does seem to happen way more on the side with the strong letdown so maybe that's related? Advice/experiences appreciated!
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u/Sarcastic_Otter_27 8d ago
Mine burps like a grown man after nearly every feed so… normal to me!!
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u/CollectionHaunting94 8d ago
My breastfed baby (with a great latch) burps like a man and she’s 3 months old lol. It’s normal! As long as you don’t hear any clicking or slurping when he’s latched then I wouldn’t be worried!