Burping a baby is something that comes easy with practice and experience. Do you know how to burp a baby? Some babies burp with ease, while others need a lot of help to make even a little burp.
Why is it important to burp a baby? If your baby has gas and becomes very fussy after a feeding you can bet that he has trapped gas that cannot get out. If the trapped gas stays inside, he may develop craps and colic pains.
How to Burp a Baby
You have probably been shown how to burp a baby by a nurse or midwife, but things seem different when you have to do it all by yourself.
I think that how you position your baby is the most important aspect of burping a baby. Aftern that, you need to learn how to gently pat your baby's back.
The best way to do this is to place your baby on your shoulder. Do not forget to place a nice baby burp cloth over your shoulder to prevent messy cleanups in case your baby spits up.
After burping your baby, make sure to keep the baby inclined to prevent gas build up by using an adjustable nursing pillow.
Mamy babies fall asleep easily on this pillow. It is also useful if your baby has reflux or suffers from frequent regurgitations.
Once you have it, this pillow provides many useful uses. I have used this pillow when my babies had a cough or a cold that is worse my lying down. This pillow supports them and helps them breath better.
7 Ways To Burp a Baby
1. Burping a Baby on Your Shoulder
With on hand hold your baby upright with her chin on your shoulder. Gently pat your baby's back, using the other hand. Walking around the room or sitting on a rocking or glider nursing chair helps move the gas trapped in the baby's tummy. This technique is especially good for a gassy baby. Do not forget to place a baby burp cloth over your shoulder.
2. Burping a Baby Sitting Up
Sit your baby on your lap and support his chest and head with one hand. Make sure to place the palm of your hand over his chest for support. With the other hand, pat gently your baby's back for 15 second, then wait for 15 seconds and repeat until your ear a burp. This type of technique works for stubborn bubble gas best.
3. Burping a Baby on Your Lap
Place a pillow on your lap and put a receiving blanket over the pillow to prevent from getting dirty. Now place your baby over the pillow with his tummy facing down. Gently pat or massage your baby's back. This is a soothing position for your baby. If your baby doesn't burp, pick him up and put him on your should. This will do the trick!
4. Burping a Baby In Between Feeding
If your baby becomes fussy while feeding, he has gas. You will notice that your baby will start pulling on the nipple and makes strange little noises. Stop feeling and burp your baby.
Burp a fussy baby after each breast or after 60ml of milk. Switch feeding position if the baby does not seem to be able to burp.
5. Burping a Baby After Feeding
Always make sure to burp a baby after each feeding. If your baby is 3 months old or younger make sure to keep him in a upright position after feeding. Put him in a baby swing or a infant seat propped up.
Give him some time to burp and bring up any gas. Many newborn babies suffer from GERD or gastroesophageal reflux, this prevents the milk from coming back up.
6. How to Burp a Baby at Night
A fussy baby during the night is most likely also a gassy baby. If you think your baby has gas, pick him up and burping may be all he needs. If you feed him during the night, wait a little before putting him down flat on his back to sleep.
7. How to Burp a Baby On a Yoga Ball
If you have a yoga ball. Place your baby on the ball with his tummy facing down on the ball and firmly hold your baby while you slowly make circular motions with the ball.
Another way is for you to sit on the ball holding your baby upright and bounce up and down gently. This way to burp a baby, works pretty well every time!
Videos on How to Burp a Baby
The following videos shows how to burp a baby: Burping a baby can be easy, once you see it!
1. Burp your baby as soon as he is done feeding.
2. Burp before switching breasts.
3. Make sure to have a baby burp cloth nearby.
4. It is Ok for babies to spit up during or after burping.
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