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Has your baby been spitting her food up? Crying non stop and you aren’t sure what you can do to help her? Well in this video ll teach you how to burp a baby fast!
Gas! Every baby has it, but not every parent knows how to deal with it. We’ve all had those days where no amount of rocking or walking or sweet talking can calm your baby down or stop her from crying. Gas can give your munchkin sleepless nights, that’s why it’s important to learn how to burp a baby fast!
First things first then, why does your baby get irritable?
One of the major reasons for gas is indigestion.
Certain types of food cause the production of gas. And this can occur with the food you feed your baby, and the food that you eat as it eventually gets passed on in breast milk.
I have always trusted some of the traditional recipes passed on from generations for baby digestion, and fennel and hing are my go to solutions. I use easy tummy roll on with hing and fennel which is a convenient way to cure digestive issues naturally. This alongside my handy newborn burping techniques ensures my child does not have any digestive issues!
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"Things To Remember Before You Burp Your Baby"
Soft baby wipes - to clean up after baby
Washcloth - to cover your clothes as insurance against spit up
Bib- to protect baby’s clothes
How to burp a baby after feeding:
1. On Your Shoulder : This position is ideal for newborns and infants up to the age of 6 months.
2. Sitting Up : Another ideal position for newborn infants and babies who suffer from GERD.
3. On Her Tummy : Once your baby has grown a bit, you could also try laying her face down on your lap as you burp her.
4. Walking : If your baby has adequate head and neck control, you could try burping her as you walk.
I have personally tried each of these 4 hacks and have found them to be useful especially if you aren’t sure how to burp a baby that is hard to burp.
#Here are some of the most common questions we at momjunction have received regarding how to burp a baby#
What is the best way to burp a baby?
There is no one perfect way. Depending on your baby’s age and how she adapts, you can choose any of the techniques written above.
What happens if you don’t burp your baby?
If you don’t relieve your baby of her gas it can lead to issues like -
Excessive crying otherwise known as colic, Crankiness, Spitting up and, an inability to feed for long
Researchers have found a direct correlation between gassiness and every parent’s waking nightmare, colic.
Colic can be caused by abdominal pain that your baby suffers due to gas or intestinal blockage.
Burping has also proven to be useful for children with GERD (or Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease) as it reduces the amount of spit up.
How do I know that my baby needs to be burped?
General crankiness, wailing and irritability during or after feeding are good indicators that your baby is distressed and might need to be burped.
When to stop burping a baby?
If your baby has burped once or twice after a feeding then you can stop burping her.
How often should I burp my baby?
If you’re breastfeeding then burp her After each breast.
If you are using a bottle, burp her twice, once at the halfway stage and once at the end.
If she is acting fussy while feeding, it may indicate she needs a burp.
Adapt it to suit your baby’s requirements.
My baby isn’t burping - should I be worried?
Not at all! Some babies just don’t burp while some others learn to feed better as they grow older. Simply try patting your baby for 5 minutes, if she doesn’t burp, she probably doesn’t need to.
Does feeding with a bottle lead to gas?
Babies - whether being nursed or bottle-fed - swallow a considerable amount of air each time they feed. This is a bigger problem for bottle fed babies when parents use bottle nipples that are too big. Make sure to use an age appropriate nipple size.
Pro Tip: When using formulas, make sure you wait for all the bubbles to pop before you give it to your child.
How long do you have to burp a baby for?
Try for a minute, if she has still not burped continue her feeding or put her down. It is not necessary for a baby to burp after every feeding!
What about food allergies?
In some cases, it may also be that your breastfeeding baby is unable to adjust or is allergic to certain elements in your diet that are making her gassy. Mother’s should try avoiding rice and other carbohydrate dense foods.
One study found that when mothers cut out foods like dairy, soy, wheat, eggs, peanuts and fish, their babies cried on average, 90 minutes less each day.
And with that, we come to an end of today’s episode.
We hope you liked our go-to hacks on how to burp your baby. Do let us know which one you liked best.