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Hi dr's my son is almost 3momths now breastfeeding what i want to know is he cries a lot while feeding yet gets full he also makes the loudest farts, while feeding him i have notice his tummy makes crambling sounds.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Air eater: This sounds like a typical fussy air eater. The rumbling sounds are just air moving in his tummy. The air must exit either as a burp or fart. If he's filling out & plays well during the day I would just live with the behavior until it fades with age.

Answered 8/5/2020

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A member asked:

Hi dr's my son is almost 3momths now breastfeeding what i want to know is he cries a lot while feeding yet gets full he also makes the loudest farts, while feeding him i have notice his tummy makes crambling sounds.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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