How to Burp a Newborn Toddler
Feeding your newborn baby is a bonding experience for any new parent, but it can also be scary if you are not sure what to do. An important part of feeding and caring for your newborn is burping. Burping helps babies eliminate some the excess air that can be swallowed while feeding. It is important to burp your baby after every feeding because if your newborn swallows too much air, it can cause spitting up, crankiness and gas.
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Instructions
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Three Methods
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Sit upright in a rocking chair with your newborn against your chest. Make sure to rest your baby's chin on your shoulder while supporting the baby with one hand. Using your other hand, gently pat your baby's back until he or she burps. Rocking back and forth may help your newborn during this process.
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Hold your newborn in a seated position in your lap. Support the chest and head with one hand. Do this by gently cradling your baby's chin in the palm of your hand while resting the heel of your hand on your baby's chest. Grip the baby's chin, not throat. With the other hand, pat your baby gently on the back until he or she burps.
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Lay your newborn across your lap on his tummy. Support your baby's head, making sure his head is higher than his chest. Gently pat your baby on the back until he burps.
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Tips & Warnings
If your baby is unusually gassy or fussy during feeding, try burping after every ounce of bottle-feeding or in five-minute intervals during breastfeeding. Change positions if your baby doesn't burp after a few minutes. Always burp your newborn after feeding.
For the first 6 months or so of your newborn's life, keep your baby in an upright position for 10 to 15 minutes after feeding to help prevent your baby from spitting up.
