Burping a baby seems simple in concept—until you’re holding a squirmy little creature in your own arms. Where to begin? Right here!
Lay him tummy-side down over your lap with his head turned to one side. Steady baby with one hand, and gently pat and rub his back with the other.
In addition to these baby burping positions, you can also try carefully rotating baby’s body to help release some of the trapped gas: Sit baby on your lap with her facing away from you, supporting her head with one hand and her back with the other, and slowly move her torso in a circular motion. Still, many moms have come up with their own variations as to how to burp a baby. As Yvonne Jones, mom of a 2- and 7-year-old, says, “The secret insider tip to burping a baby is twofold: relaxation and gentle pressure. First, hold him high enough so the upper belly is right against your shoulder, creating gentle pressure. Second, get him to relax by rubbing his back in a slow, circular motion, gently at first, and if need be, slightly increase the pressure until he burps,” she says.
When burping a baby, it’s a smart idea to place a burp cloth over your shoulder or lap to protect your clothes and keep messes in check. “Spit-up and undigested milk often accompany the gas as it comes up and out,” Anderson says.If you just can’t get baby to burp, consider switching up your baby burping techniques. If, say, sitting baby in your lap while supporting her chest and head isn’t working, change positions.
“Make sure you’re slightly cupping your hand as you pat baby’s back and aim between the shoulder blades,” Fisher says. “If you’ve been at it for five minutes and nothing comes up, then it’s okay to stop burping a baby.” Sometimes, if baby won’t burp, it’s because baby just can’t get a burp out or he just doesn’t have to.
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