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Hi, I’m a FTM to a 4 week old baby boy. I’m concerned about my baby during evening feeds. In the morning and afternoon he usually only needs 1–2 burps, but in the evening he gets trapped burps after almost every 2–3 sips. He starts gulping the milk quickly, arches his back, breathes fast, cries, and won’t continue feeding until the burp comes out. Milk also leaks from the corners of his mouth while he’s drinking and once he burps, he settles and starts feeding again, but the same thing keeps happening throughout the feed for about 8-10 times in one feed. Does anyone know what might be causing this or has anyone experienced something similar?

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What advice would you give yourself?

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Maybe I can put this on a table in the tub for him

Monster Jam, Megalodon Monster Wash, Includes Color-Changing Truck, Interactive Water Play Kids Toys for Aged 3 and Up https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08T65NJ7L/?coliid=I19U7RLJXM1HKN&colid=2GFVS1C9DQ92N&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_lstpd_6C3TTJECP0SRPXSF373A&language=en-US