How to Burp a Baby
March 2, 2009
Baby is the center of attraction for every parent. Parents want to up bring their babies in the best possible way. It’s very exciting for a new parent to feed baby. Burping is equally important as is feeding. To burp a baby means to make the baby expel gas from his stomach, by patting his back. A baby is not strong enough to expel the gas on its own and burping assists the baby to exhale the air swallowed at the time of feeding, thereby reduces the chances of spitting up, gas problem and bloating.
To burp a baby is not that easy. It’s an art actually. There may be wet burps also. So always keep a towel close by while burping your baby. All babies don’t burp in same position. There are different ways to burp your baby.
Over-the-shoulder position:
This is the most common position to burp a baby. Put a clean towel over your shoulder. Hold you baby in such a position that stomach of the baby rests on your chest and head on your shoulder. Pat his back gently till he burps.
Lap position:
First of all, you sit comfortably. Hold your baby in your lap in such a manner that his head rests against one thigh and stomach on the other thigh. Pat your baby’s back in an upward circular motion until he burps.
Bull Doggy Style:
In this method, hold your baby in a sitting position by holding him across the chest and supporting the chin with one hand. Pat the baby’s back gently using your other hand till he burps.
Exercising while walking:
Stand up and hold your baby with his back resting on your chest. Lean your baby over one of your arms and place your other hand around the rib cage of the baby. Walk slowly till your little one burps.
Important points:
If you experience that your baby gets up from his sleep due to gas, just burp your baby and he will sleep well.
When you find your baby is fussy and uncomfortable while you are feeding him, burp him and feed further.
As the babies get older, they learn to eat without swallowing air and stop burping after every feed.
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Thanks for this info. What also works really well when burping a baby is to go down the stairs holding the baby in upright position. The downward motion seems to help babies burp faster.