HOW TO BURP YOUR BABY?

An important part of feeding a baby is burping. Burping helps to get rid of some of the air that babies tend to swallow during feeding. Not being burped often and swallowing too much air can make a baby seem cranky or gassy.

 

Burping can also be beneficial for babies who spit up often or have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Besides, your baby will feel more comfortable, eat and sleep better.

 

Here are three different burping methods you can try. Experiment to find the one that's most comfortable and effective for you and your baby.

 

 

Put a cloth over your shoulder to protect your clothes from spit-up. Hold your baby against your chest so her chin is resting on your shoulder. Support her with one hand and gently pat or rub her back with the other.

 

Sitting on your lap
 

Put a cloth bib on your baby or a cloth over your lap to catch any spit-up. Sit your baby on your lap facing away from you. Use one hand to support his body, the palm of your hand supporting his chest while your fingers gently support his chin and jaw. Lean your baby slightly forward and gently pat or rub his back with your other hand.

 

 

Put a cloth over your lap to catch any spit-up. Lay your baby face down on your legs so she's lying across your knees, perpendicular to your body. Support her chin and jaw with one hand. Make sure your baby's head isn't lower than the rest of her body so blood doesn't rush to her head. Pat or rub her back with the other hand.

 

Note: If you don't get a burp after a few minutes, try a different position. If that doesn't work, it's fine to stop – your baby may not need to burp.