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| − | When a baby burps, they release gas and feel more comfortable.<ref>http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-burp-your-baby_10363676.bc</ref> Most young babies who like to nurse at night often fall asleep while they are eating, but still need to be burped. So, it's important to find a burping position that allows your baby to burp properly but doesn't wake them up. If you create the right environment for a good burp and find the right method for burping your baby based on their eating and sleeping patterns, you should have no trouble getting your sleeping baby to burp. | + | When a baby burps, they release gas and feel more comfortable.<ref name="rf1">http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-burp-your-baby_10363676.bc</ref> Most young babies who like to nurse at night often fall asleep while they are eating, but still need to be burped. So, it's important to find a burping position that allows your baby to burp properly but doesn't wake them up. If you create the right environment for a good burp and find the right method for burping your baby based on their eating and sleeping patterns, you should have no trouble getting your sleeping baby to burp. |
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#*Place your other hand on their back and gently pat it to help them burp. | #*Place your other hand on their back and gently pat it to help them burp. | ||
#*If your baby has developed control of their head and neck, you can try to hold your baby at a slight distance from your shoulder to burp them. Position your baby’s tummy near your shoulder and gently press their tummy using your shoulder. Make sure your baby is still breathing comfortably and cup their bottom with one hand while placing the other hand on their back. Continue to gently press their tummy with your shoulder until they burp. | #*If your baby has developed control of their head and neck, you can try to hold your baby at a slight distance from your shoulder to burp them. Position your baby’s tummy near your shoulder and gently press their tummy using your shoulder. Make sure your baby is still breathing comfortably and cup their bottom with one hand while placing the other hand on their back. Continue to gently press their tummy with your shoulder until they burp. | ||
| − | #Lay your baby down and burp them. This method is great if you are already lying next to your baby and feeding them, as all you need to do is pull your baby close and prop their head and tummy against your lap.<ref>http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/feeding-eating/feeding-infants-toddlers/nighttime-parenting</ref> | + | #Lay your baby down and burp them. This method is great if you are already lying next to your baby and feeding them, as all you need to do is pull your baby close and prop their head and tummy against your lap.<ref name="rf2">http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/feeding-eating/feeding-infants-toddlers/nighttime-parenting</ref> |
#*Place your baby on your lap, perpendicular to your body. | #*Place your baby on your lap, perpendicular to your body. | ||
#*Put their tummy on your leg and gently apply pressure to your baby’s tummy with your leg. Make sure your baby’s body is even across your legs so blood does not rush to their head. | #*Put their tummy on your leg and gently apply pressure to your baby’s tummy with your leg. Make sure your baby’s body is even across your legs so blood does not rush to their head. | ||
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#*Always pat your baby gently on their back as your burp them as a hard or sharp pat does not encourage your baby to burp any faster or easier. | #*Always pat your baby gently on their back as your burp them as a hard or sharp pat does not encourage your baby to burp any faster or easier. | ||
=== Part 3: Understanding Your Baby’s Burping Habits=== | === Part 3: Understanding Your Baby’s Burping Habits=== | ||
| − | #Notice if your baby squirms or gets fussy while you feed them. Because most babies can’t just tell you when they need to burp, it’s important to pick up on your baby’s body language to recognize when they are gassy and need to burp. Most babies who need to be burped are typically squirmy during their feeding and get fussy, and visibly uncomfortable.<ref | + | #Notice if your baby squirms or gets fussy while you feed them. Because most babies can’t just tell you when they need to burp, it’s important to pick up on your baby’s body language to recognize when they are gassy and need to burp. Most babies who need to be burped are typically squirmy during their feeding and get fussy, and visibly uncomfortable.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Burping is essential for infants as they need to let go of the gas in their bodies due to drinking milk. So, it is especially important to encourage them to burp when they fall asleep during their feeding. | #*Burping is essential for infants as they need to let go of the gas in their bodies due to drinking milk. So, it is especially important to encourage them to burp when they fall asleep during their feeding. | ||
| − | #*Most babies burp on their own at around two months old<ref> http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/tc/burping-a-baby-topic-overview</ref> and outgrow burping by around four to six months old, so you don’t need to worry about burping them after that point.<ref | + | #*Most babies burp on their own at around two months old<ref name="rf3"> http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/tc/burping-a-baby-topic-overview</ref> and outgrow burping by around four to six months old, so you don’t need to worry about burping them after that point.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Keep track of your baby’s burps after feeding. Notice how frequently they need to be burped after each feeding. If your baby doesn’t burp much during they day, chances are you don’t need to worry about burping them at night. | #Keep track of your baby’s burps after feeding. Notice how frequently they need to be burped after each feeding. If your baby doesn’t burp much during they day, chances are you don’t need to worry about burping them at night. | ||
| − | #*Most babies who eat at night don’t need to be burped because they nurse less anxiously at night and as a result, suck in less air.<ref | + | #*Most babies who eat at night don’t need to be burped because they nurse less anxiously at night and as a result, suck in less air.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#Remember that some infants may burp more often than others. This could be because of the way they are being fed, as bottle fed infants usually swallow more air than those that breastfed, and will have more gas. | #Remember that some infants may burp more often than others. This could be because of the way they are being fed, as bottle fed infants usually swallow more air than those that breastfed, and will have more gas. | ||
| − | #*In general, most breastfed babies need to be burped when you switch breasts and when the feeding is complete.<ref | + | #*In general, most breastfed babies need to be burped when you switch breasts and when the feeding is complete.<ref name="rf2" /> Bottle fed babies should generally be burped every two to three ounces of milk they drink.<ref name="rf4">http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Burping-Hiccups-and-Spitting-Up.aspx </ref> |
#*If you are bottle feeding your baby, look for specialist feeding bottles that eliminate air during feeding, thereby lessening the amount of air being trapped inside your baby’s tummy. | #*If you are bottle feeding your baby, look for specialist feeding bottles that eliminate air during feeding, thereby lessening the amount of air being trapped inside your baby’s tummy. | ||
