How to Burp Your Newborn Baby

Burping a newborn can be difficult for some people. They might not know how, or are scared they will hurt the baby. There are different methods. The best way to burp a baby will be discussed in this article, and reasons will be given to why the other methods are not the best choice.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Hold a baby straight and upright. Be sure to support the head.

2. Rest the baby's head on your shoulder. It's best to place a burp cloth or clean cloth diaper on your shoulder in the event of spit up.

3. Sometimes the baby will burp immediately but if not gently rubbing and patting the baby's back will help.

4. Sometimes a baby just simply doesn't need to burp. If three minutes and have went by without a burp this is probably the case.

5. Some people lay a baby over the lap to burp them, but this can increase the chances of milk coming up as well.
   Trying to burp a baby in a sitting position can fold the stomach making it much more difficult for a baby to burp.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to pat and rub gently. There is no need to force a burp.