Author:
Peter Berry
Date Of Creation:
13 February 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
When you burp your baby, he or she will "deflate" more easily and be more comfortable. Infants who are still breastfed or bottle-fed at night may fall asleep during or after a feed but still need to burp. Find a position to help your baby burp without waking him up (hopefully!). You should also find ways to reduce flatulence in your baby so that you don't have to burp too often at night.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Carry the baby on the shoulder
Place a clean towel over one shoulder or chest when you burp your baby. Place the towel over the shoulder so it sits under the baby's chin. The towel will help you not to dirty clothes if your baby spits up. You can also use the clean part of the towel to wipe your baby's mouth and nose after burping.
Advice: If you don't have a burping pad for your baby, you can use a small pad, face towel, or towel.
Hold the baby close to your chest with the chin resting on your shoulder. If your baby sleeps on your arm after a feed, carefully move the baby onto the shoulder. Place your baby so his chin rested on the shoulder pad. Place one hand under the buttock to support the baby and the other hand behind the baby's back.
- If you are sitting in a reclining chair, you can lean back slightly to easily change positions without waking your baby.
- Be ready to support your baby with the hand placed behind your baby if your baby makes sudden movements during sleep.
Pat the baby's back to help him burp. Pat the baby's back with the hand placed behind the baby's back. Don't tap hard or abruptly, as you won't burp a little faster, but it may also wake your baby up. Continue patting until your baby burps.- If you are in a rocking chair, swing it to soothe and help your baby continue to sleep. If you are in a regular chair, you can swing gently to soothe your baby.
Put your baby back in the crib or crib after the baby has burp. After burping your baby, carefully rest your baby in the crib or crib. Set slowly to keep the baby from waking up.- Make sure the crib has only padding, so that no thick blankets, pillows or stuffed animals are in danger of choking your baby.
Method 2 of 3: Put the baby on the lap
Place your baby on the back lap so his or her head is higher than the belly. Carefully move the sleeping baby onto your lap. Place your baby on his or her stomach so that the baby's chest, abdomen and legs are on your lap. Lift the baby's legs about 5 cm below the baby's chest so that the baby's head and chest are higher than the belly.
- You can place a cheesecloth over the baby's thighs and mouth to protect clothes in case the baby spits up.
Adjust your baby's head so that he can breathe easily. If the baby's mouth and nose are close to your lap, turn or lift the baby's head slightly so that the baby's mouth and nose are not blocked. Use one hand to gently support the baby's head while adjusting position.
- Do not place your hands on the baby's neck or throat when adjusting the baby's head to avoid breathing difficulties.
Pat the baby's back until the baby burps. Gently pat the baby's back and hear if the baby burps. Avoid strong or sudden pats, as you will not only not help your baby burp slightly faster, but will also wake him up if you do.
- Your baby may burp right away or after a few minutes.
Put your baby back in the crib or crib after burping. Once your baby has burped, you can gently lift the baby and put it back in the crib or crib. Place your baby on his or her back in a crib or crib with only a mattress on it.
- Never place thick blankets, pillows or stuffed animals in a baby's crib or crib, as these pose a choking hazard.
Advice: If your baby has flatulence and upset stomach (crying for 3 hours or more every day or night), this may be a sign he is swallowing air while crying. Talk to your pediatrician for advice on treating upset stomachs and making your baby feel better.
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Method 3 of 3: Reduce the need to help your baby burp
Burp your baby when he sees it struggling or fussy while feeding. Young children cannot tell you that they need to burp, so you have to understand their body language to know when they have gas and need to burp. Most babies need to burp when there are signs of struggling while suckling, fussy and obvious discomfort.
- If you have been trying for many minutes and your baby still doesn't burp, perhaps the fussy baby is because of another problem, such as wet diapers.
- If your baby shows signs of bloating discomfort, such as an arched back, try having him or her lie on his back to massage his abdomen or pedal his feet. This can push the air out of the baby's abdomen.
Do you know? Your baby may burp on his / her own by 4-6 months, so you may not have to help burp after this age.
Keep track of the times your baby burp after a feed. Note the number of times your baby needs help belching after each feed, such as keeping a record of feedings and when you have to help your baby burp. If your baby doesn't burp a lot during the day, chances are you won't have to worry about burping at night either.
- Breastfed babies tend to burp less often than bottle-fed babies.
- If you are bottle-feeding, look for a special bottle that helps remove air while your baby is feeding. This bottle reduces the amount of air in the baby's abdomen.
Burp your baby after changing breasts or after feeding 60 - 90 ml of milk. In general, most breastfed babies need to burp when you switch breasts or after the feed is finished. Bottle-fed babies generally need to burp after every 60-90 ml of milk.
- Ging your baby to burp more often during feed also reduces the need to help the baby burp once he is asleep.
Avoid forcing your baby to burp if he feels comfortable after a feed. Your baby doesn't need to burp after each feed, as long as he feels comfortable and doesn't have gas. Your baby may burp the next time or burp more, and this is normal.
- For example, if your baby is sleeping quietly after a feed and shows no signs of gas discomfort, you can just let him sleep.
Advice
- You can talk or sing soft lullabies to soothe and relax your baby, and this may even encourage burping.
