Can Hear Baby Gulping?

If you look and listen carefully, you'll be able to tell when your baby is swallowing — usually after several sucks in a row. You'll hear a soft "k" sound and see a ripple under your baby's chin and lower jaw. If your baby swallows quietly, you might only notice a pause in his or her breathing.

Why can I hear my newborn swallow?

Nature gives us two wonderful signs that a breastfed baby is getting enough milk – swallowing and stools. When a breastfed baby swallows, it sounds a lot like a whispered “keh” sound. Some babies are quiet and some babies are loud when they swallow, but rest assured, you will hear it.

How do I stop my baby from gulping?

Allow your baby to rest briefly during a feeding

But if your baby tends to continuously swallow which can lead to gulping, help you baby rest by leaving the nipple in the mouth and tipping it down slightly so the milk doesn't reach the nipple tip. When your baby starts sucking again, let the milk flow again.