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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Burp Positions
• Method 2 of 3: When Burp Needed
• Method 3 of 3: Promoting normal digestion in a child

Everyone knows how ineptly babies eat, while swallowing a lot of air during feeding. Although breastfeeding can reduce the baby's need to burp, many babies still need help to release excess air after a meal. For a child to feel better, it is important to understand when they need to burp, and to know how to induce a burp and improve the child's digestion.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Burp Positions

1. 1 Place the baby on your chest or shoulder. The baby's chin should be on your shoulder when you hold the baby with one hand and try to cause him to burp with the other. Gently pat or pat your baby's back.
   • To burp your baby in this position, sit up straight or stand up. You can also try sitting on a rocking chair.
   • Remember to cover your shoulder and back with a towel or diaper to prevent your baby from spitting up on your clothes.
2. 2 Press lightly with your shoulder on the baby's belly. Place the baby on your chest and shoulder, but high enough so that the shoulder rests slightly on the baby's belly. This will help release any trapped air in the esophagus. Gently rub the back of your child while holding it with your other hand.
   • Make sure that your baby does not bend over his shoulder too much and is able to breathe normally.
   • This position may be more effective when the baby is at least four months old and has better head and neck control.
   • Be sure to cover your shoulder and back with a towel or diaper to prevent your baby from staining your clothes.
3. 3 Induce a burp in a sitting child. Place the baby on your lap, facing away from you. Grasp the baby's chin with your palm, and with the base of the same palm rest against his chest. With your other hand, gently pat your baby on the back until he burps.
   • Check the position of the supporting hand. Make sure you are not holding your baby by the throat or making it difficult for him to breathe.
   • This position may be more effective when the baby is about four months old and has better head and neck control.
   • Cover your knees and baby's clothes with a diaper to keep the area from getting dirty.
4. 4 Place your baby on your stomach. Place the baby on your lap, face down and perpendicular to your body. Support the baby's chin with one hand, and gently pat him on the back with the other.
   • Keep your baby's head above the level of the rest of the body to avoid causing excessive blood flow to the head.
5. 5 Pull the baby's knees to his chest. If the child is naughty, he may need to release gas from the intestines. To help your baby, lay him on his back and slowly bring his knees to his chest. This will allow the gas to be released both through the mouth and from the intestines (but mostly from the intestines).
6. 6 Be flexible. If you are not successful with one position, try another. Due to the anatomical nature of the child, he may respond better to one method than another. Also, as the baby grows, his body changes and the previously existing method may stop working, so sometimes you need to pick up a new one. Fortunately, most toddlers outgrow the need to induce burps when they are 4-6 months old.

Method 2 of 3: When Burp Needed

1. 1 Pat your baby's back periodically during feeding. Since babies swallow a lot during feeding, it is very important to allow them to regurgitate air during the meal. This will help get rid of the air that has accumulated in the esophagus. After burping, your baby will eat better and will be less prone to colic. However, if you see that the baby is comfortable and happy, just continue feeding.
   • If the baby is bottle-fed, let the baby burp after every 60–90 ml of formula.
   • In a breastfed baby, induce a burp every time you transfer it from one breast to the other.
   • In general, try to induce your toddler to burp every 15 to 20 minutes.
2. 2 Stop and burp your baby when he becomes restless during feeding. If your baby starts crying and refuses to eat, he probably needs to burp. Regular burping during feeding should prevent colic and anxiety, but each baby eats at his or her own pace and sometimes you just need to wait for him to signal to you that he needs your help.
   • If the baby starts crying because you interrupted the feed, allow him to continue eating. A crying baby also swallows air, which can increase his discomfort.
3. 3 Burp the newborn after feeding. Most babies will need to lightly pat their backs after feeding. Usually, babies drink about 180 ml of breast milk or formula for feeding, and also swallow a lot of air. A baby should be induced to burp after feeding, even if he is not capricious. This will allow the timely release of gases, which can then become too much.
   • If your baby does not burp on its own within 4 minutes after feeding, you should help him do so.
   • When the baby is 4-6 months old, he will no longer need to burp.
4. 4 If your child sleeps restlessly at night, burp them. If your baby is naughty at night, but is not interested in feeding, he may have accumulated gas. Take the baby in your arms and help him burp, this may make him feel better.
5. 5 Help your baby relieve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. Gastroesophageal reflux is a condition in which the lower esophageal sphincter is too weak or malfunctioning to allow stomach juices to enter the esophagus. It is quite painful and uncomfortable, which makes the child naughty. Helping your baby with burps regularly can help relieve gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.
   • If your child is suffering from gastroesophageal reflux, try to belch up every time he becomes anxious.
   • Check with your pediatrician if your child is uncomfortable with symptoms, refuses to eat, or spits up a lot.

Method 3 of 3: Promoting normal digestion in a child

1. 1 Position your baby correctly for feeding. To prevent the baby from swallowing air abundantly while feeding, it is important to position the baby correctly, then he will be able to suck on the breast or nipple more tightly. Try to seat your baby and feed him at an angle of about 45 degrees or more. You should also support the weight of your breast, allowing the baby to suck on it confidently, instead of being forced to deviate from a heavy breast. This will allow the baby to stick tightly to the breast, which will reduce the volume of air that the baby swallows with milk.
2. 2 If possible, breastfeed your baby. Naturally breastfed babies have fewer problems with belching. This is largely due to the fact that in this way they better control the flow of milk, due to which the processes of breathing and swallowing become more consistent.The flow of formula from the bottle is noticeably faster, and babies are unable to control it, which forces them to swallow air between hurried sips.
   • Try using different bottles and teats (if possible). Some bottles are curved or even disposable milk cartons to help reduce the amount of air that the baby swallows with the formula. Different nipples can also reduce air intake. You can also try using smaller teat holes to slow down the flow of milk if your baby seems to be drinking too quickly.
3. 3 Stop feeding if the baby becomes anxious. If in the process of feeding the baby begins to be capricious, it is better to stop feeding him than continue further. Allowing your baby to worry and keep eating will swallow more air, which will only increase the discomfort.
   • If the baby swallows too much air, he may spit up.
4. 4 Listen to your baby. Some toddlers need to burp no matter what you do. They may be in a hurry when they eat, swallowing a lot of air, or perhaps the flow of milk from the mother's breast is too fast for the baby to control it well. That is why it is very important to pay attention to the behavior of the child himself. If he is naughty, stop feeding and let the burp come out. However, if the baby is calm, it will be better to continue feeding.
   • If the child is acting up all the time, he or she may be suffering from gastroesophageal reflux or colic. Be sure to consult your pediatrician if you suspect your baby has any of these conditions.
   • Regurgitation is considered normal in most babies and is usually not a cause for concern. However, if you suspect that your baby is spitting up more than normal, experiencing discomfort and malnutrition, be sure to consult a pediatrician for advice.