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Does baby have to burp after every feeding

My baby boy is 12days old.He can't suck for longer and soon he fell asleep in my lap and doesn't burp at all.but he pees and poops after every feed..he can't have proper sleep,neither do I..I'm exhausted feeding him every now and then.I had c section delivery. please suggest what to do.

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Hello. What u r telling is normal. Tickle him little wen he sleeps. And if he still sleeps that's OK. He ll get up wen he s hungry. Just make sure you feed him 2 to 3rd hourly. Initially for 2 to 3 w ...  Read More

Hii,my one month old baby girl taking feed every hour and about 5 or 10 minutes some times she burp or sometimes she didn't?is this normal

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Greetings it's normal ...  Read More

I hv 1.5 month old baby who sleeps just after feed..evenif i try to wake during feed..baby wont How to burp in such situation as i hv observed baby usually wont burp when in deep sleep. Baby will sleep fine in lap without burping but if laid on bed..will wake up as milk comes up n sometimes spit up too Baby is exclusively on mother feed. Shud i sti

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Burp is not compulsory ...  Read More

Hi Doctor My baby is 3 months old. During night time she will wake up 2 to 3 times and I feed her. But i find it difficult to burp her during night. Is it ok if i dont burp her. During day time also few times she will fall asleep during feeding after which i am unable to burp her. Is it ok if i dont burp her few times.

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Always burp the baby well after each feed.There is tendency of baby to spit out some milk after feeding. Feed the baby 4-5 times in night also. ...  Read More

Is burping important for babies and why? While my baby is crying and not sleeping, I'm feeding him by lying on bed and avoid burping him because it will wake him up. Is it ok to not to burp 2-3 months baby? Until what age should we burp a baby? Please suggest Doctor.

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Yes we need to burp babies until 4months complete Please do not lie down and feed it is very dangerous,please sit up and feed the baby when possible . If any concern kindly contact me directly. Take ...  Read More

Is it ok if baby doesnt burp after breastfeed ? I pat on my babys back but he didnt burp What does it mean ? Is his tummy full?

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It’s okay but keep baby in burping position for 10-12 minutes and hope he is not vomiting.. if not then no worries ...  Read More

My daughter who is 25 days old, doesnt always burp after the feed and sleeps off while feeding. She sometimes splits milk( mostly milk sometimes curdled milk) through nose and mouth, even after keeping her vertical for about 10-15 mins. What should i do to make her burp or stop spitting milk. She is on exclusive breastfeed .

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Greetings Should keep her in such a position that her tummy presses on your shoulder and give her a burp And should do it every 10-15 minutes while feeding Can also place her on her tummy , but sho ...  Read More

My baby 2 months old. When I am feeding, my baby not burping at night time in sleeping. What should I do??

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After you have completed breast feeding, you can hold your baby vertically, in such a way that face is resting on the shoulder and pat him/her gently for about 15 mins. As long as he/she isn't bring ...  Read More

My baby is 2 months old. I am feeding him lactogen He usually stretches a lot after the feed and will be fine once he burps Since two days he started crying after every feed even after the burp Please suggest

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Colicaid drops 6 drops thrice a day for 3 days ...  Read More

My one month old baby is on breast milk and formula feed...after feed when burping he spits up little milk and he gets one or two cough...is it normal??

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I think its normal but better avoid formula/bottle feed and try to give exclusive breast feeding ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My baby is 3.5 months old.. she is on MMS GOLD STAGE1 topfeed ... How much amount should I mix water and milk powder.. on tin it's showing 135ml-4 scoops...but generally for scoop 30ml water know.. it's confusing please suggest

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Hello It is 30 mL of water for one leveled scoop. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My baby girl is 3 months old ..her birth weight is 3.6kgs on 04/04/2026 and now her weight is 5kgs ... Her weight gain is like this.. at the time of discharge..on 10/04/2026 weight is 3.2kgs..on 06/05/2026 weight is 4.3kgs... on 07/06/2026 weight is 4.8kgs ..now her weight is 5kgs... She is on exclusive breastfeeding upto two months.

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No need to worry baby is gaining weight though slowly also if possible avoid bottle feeding to try to avoid nipple confusion. If any doubts regarding feeding can contact me or nearby pediatrician ...  Read More

Baby is 42 days old and on breast milk by bottle. She takes very little milk 15-20 ml and either starts crying or drowsy. She never drank 40-60 ml in one go. Keep on snacking 10-15 ml in every 20 mins when awake. I am worried when she will have 60-120 ml in one feed. She takes very little milk. In 40 days she gained 1 kg weight. 6-8 urine nappi

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Some points to be kept in mind 1. Try to avoid bottle feeding 2. See for breast feeding attachment techniques 3. Feed every 2 hours or when baby demands 4. Keep upright on shoulder 20-30 mins post f ...  Read More

My baby was born at 34 weeks 2 days and has just completed 8 weeks. He has been exclusively breastfed since his 4th week and has good weight gain (from 2.3 kg at birth to around 4.3 kg currently) and adequate urine output. Is it normal for him to have 3–4 hour gaps between feeds at night? Also, what is the maximum recommended gap between feed

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Preterm or term the frequency is 2nd hrly , during night time gap may be 3-4 hrs some times , instead of focusing on frequency focus on: 1 adequate urine output atleast 4-5 times daily 2 adequate wt ...  Read More

Hi i am a mother of 2 months old baby i am feeling guilty and i was tensed because after delivery due c section is was unable to breast feed my baby for 5 days and during that time others in family they have only given 2 time formula per day and I was not knowing the consequences of it earlier but now I know so I feel terrific when I think about th

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Yes hypoglycemia can lead to consequences like visual deformity, developmental delay but as u have mentioned that the child is 2 months now , is active and gaining weight, the child seems to be thrivi ...  Read More

My baby is 27 days old, and he was a preemie, born at 34 weeks and 2 days. The doctor said to use formula to help him gain weight until he hit 3kg, which he just did! So now I'm exclusively breastfeeding him. He gets hungry every 1.5 hours and feeds for about 20 to 30 minutes. He pees and poops well too. For the last two nights, he's been crying a

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Hi Good morning, As your baby is a preterm baby, he wants to be with you as you provide warmth and necessary care. There is something called as kangaroo mother care which is keeping your baby on your ...  Read More

My baby's birth weight was 3.16kgs and now he is 6.2kgs in 6 months 9 days. He is under weight for his age. I give him solids 2 times in a day. He is on formula feed and drink around 600-700 ml approx. in a day. He has feeding issues which started from when he was 4 months old and has worsen now. No matter how hungry he is, he won't drink milk unle

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Greetings It is normal for a 6-month-old male baby to weigh 6.2 kgs, as the typical range is 6.4 to 9.7 kgs. He is slightly below the average but still within a reasonable range, and steady growth is ...  Read More

Respected doctors My baby is one month old now...baby is fine , and burping is given frequently after every feed. But since a few days it simply cries a lot during late evenings and nights ....cries after feeding , after burping, and even when feeling sleepy. My question is Will this cause any problem to baby..? How to understand the baby's cry

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Evening colic pain normal for age ….. do burping ...  Read More

My daughter is 1 month old, her current weight as of last week was 3.25 kg, her birthday weight was 2.5 kg born in 36 week. She has reflux issues because after every feed she throws out curd like milk. Currently she fully formula fed (Similac Total Comfort) we are giving 60 ml every 3 hours but she is demanding more within 1 to 1.5 hours of every f

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We give feeds as much as baby demand, we should give complete feeds , Do burping every time after feeds ...  Read More

.. my 50 days old baby ofter fall asleep when I feed him. later that I kept him on my Shoulderr for burping. as he slept there is no sound..k what should I do for that?

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No problem in ur kid .. dnt wry ...  Read More

My 2.5 month old baby was born prematurely and is having to take supplements- Calcium, Multivitamin,Iron and vitD. Also, HMF. Which is why i had been feeding her breastmilk by expressing it. Since her feed demand increased, I have introduced formula milk also. I am combination feeding her with atleast 20-25mins of burping. I have observed today th

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It's due to gas problem just give Colicaid drops 0.5ml ...  Read More

My baby weight during birth was 2.2 kg and now after 42 days its 3.1/3.2kg. She is on mix feeding as i have low milk supply. I feed her every 2 hours, do i still need to feed her every 2 hours as she sleeps for 3-4 hours sometime.

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Hello Doctor, My baby was born at 34 weeks 3 days (late preterm) via normal delivery, birth weight 2.2 kg. Delivery was early due to maternal ICP with itching. In the first few days after birth, my baby had two episodes of low blood sugar (46–47 mg/dL), which stabilized with feeding. Since discharge, we are not checking sugar at home as advis

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Greetings of the baby is not active or sweating then check sugars otherwise no need as routine ...  Read More

My daughter is a month old now she is throwing up after feeding she is felling discomfort and not passed motion for 2 days only small fart

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Burping after each feed for 10-15 minutes, tummy time for 2-3 hrs per day . If not releieved. Consult me or any pediatrician ...  Read More

Hi , I appreciate all the feedback and help this group could give. I have an exclusively breastfed reflux baby, 8 months old now (pediatriciandiagnosed him with GErd), and he keeps looking to feed every hour on average. He has started taking solids as well 2 months now. But since he keeps looking for milk, I am never sure if he is really hungry o

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Greetings looks like it's just habitual feeding . So try to deviate the child and play more with child ...  Read More

Can esophageal motility dysfunction cause difficulty to burp. I feel air trapped in chest and throat but I feel difficult to burp. My endoscopy was normal.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

My baby is weeks old. From some days she is crying after 5 minutes of feed and not latching properly. If trying to feed she is crying a lot. From last days she is taking her tongue out many times. Urine and stool is ok. What could be the reason for crying?

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact num ...  Read More

Can I stop feeding my 2 year old baby by applying neem leaf.. kindly advise.. I do not have any help to ween her off

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Hello mam That's a very crude method which can lead to many complications. I need to ask few more questions. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp cha ...  Read More

Why does my newborn 17 days old suddenly started to get irritated nd Fussy to have feeds like she's continuously rotating her head and hands are like she is catching flies but in real there isn't any then she start her feed but just 3 to 4 milk or sec later she started crying and I have noticed a little swallen cheeks what's the cause can anyone su

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Is it okay to opt for both breast milk and formula milk for a 2 week old baby ? Can I feed both breast milk and formula milk to my 2 weeks old baby ?

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Hey! It is recommended to exclusively breastfeed your baby till the age of 6 months. Formula feeding is an exception and not the norm. If your breast milk is adequate, it is always better to not intro ...  Read More

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