How often should I burp my baby during breastfeeding?
Let your baby breastfeed at one breast then switch to the other side. Try burping your baby when switching breasts and at the end of the feed. Often, the movement alone can be enough to cause a baby to burp.
However, because some lactation consultants are now recommending just nursing on one breast during each feeding (see the question above), if your baby is doing well early on, let your little one continue to nurse as long as is comfortable on one breast. Then try burping your baby during a natural break or at the end of the feeding.
As your milk comes in and your baby has established good latch-on, then you can try burping as frequently as you think helps your baby. Some infants need more or less burping and it can vary from feeding to feeding depending on what the mother has been eating. If your baby spits up a lot, you may need to try burping more frequently.
While it’s normal for infants “spit up” a small amount after eating or during burping, but a baby should not vomit after feeding. This can be due to overfeeding, but vomiting after every feeding may be a sign of an allergy, digestive problem, or other problem that needs medical attention. If you have concerns that your baby is spitting up too much, call your doctor.
