Baby makes "smacking" sound when sidelying nursing?

[chix99]

I recently started sidelying nursing with LO who is 7 weeks old. While we have a great day time latch (cradle hold), at night, something is not right with the sidelying position. Once she starts sucking, she makes a "lip smacking" type sound - even though it seems like she is getting enough milk and also, the latch doesn't hurt.

Any suggestions on how to correct this?

thanks!

[boobs4milk]

my lo does that when her tongue is not completely under the nipple. we can't do the side-lying position because she can not latch good enough and gets angry. it may take a few nights, but it could still make you sore. if she's making the smacking sounds, you might need to reposition her a bit. good luck!

[purplestraws]

Are you latching her on while lying down? I've found it harder for DS to get a really good latch when I attempt to help him while lying down. A lot of times I'll sit up and get a good latch and THEN lie down with him and that will usually fix things.