How do I properly burp my baby?

Burping your baby is an important part of feeding, as it helps release air from their stomach and prevent discomfort or spitting up. Here are some techniques to properly burp your baby:

• Over the shoulder: Hold your baby upright, with their chin resting on your shoulder, and gently pat or rub their back.
• Sitting up: Sit your baby on your lap, leaning them slightly forward, and support their chest and head with your hand. Use your other hand to gently pat or rub their back.
• Facedown across your lap: Lay your baby across your lap, with their head slightly higher than their chest, and pat or rub their back.

It's important to make sure your baby is in a comfortable and safe position while burping. Take breaks during feeding to burp your baby, and continue burping until they release gas or seem comfortable. Every baby is different, so experiment with different techniques to find what works best for your little one.

Here are some tips on how to properly burp your baby:

• Burp your baby halfway through feeding and at the end. This will help to prevent gas and spit-up.

• Use a burp cloth to protect your clothes.

• Try different burping positions to find what works best for you and your baby. Some popular positions include:

  • Over the shoulder. Hold your baby upright with their head resting on your shoulder. Support their head and neck with one hand and gently rub or pat their back with the other.
  • Sitting on your lap. Sit your baby on your lap facing away from you. Support their head and chest with one hand and gently rub or pat their back with the other.
  • Lying across your lap. Lie your baby across your lap face down. Support their head (don't put any pressure on the throat area) and use your free hand to gently rub or pat their back.

• Be patient. It may take a few minutes to get a burp out of your baby.

• If your baby is still fussy after burping, try burping them again in a few minutes.

• If your baby is having trouble burping, talk to your doctor.

Here are some additional tips:

• Avoid burping your baby too soon after feeding. This can cause them to spit up.
• Don't overfeed your baby. This can also cause gas and spit-up.
• If your baby is formula-fed, try using a different formula. Some formulas are more likely to cause gas than others.
• If your baby is breastfed, make sure you are positioning them correctly at the breast. This can help to prevent gas and spit-up.
• If your baby is still having trouble burping, talk to your doctor. They may be able to offer additional tips or recommend a treatment.