There are several techniques to help burp your baby.
Sit your baby on your lap facing to the side or facing forward. Support your baby with one arm under their tummy and your hand supporting their chin. Lean baby forward slightly and rub their back up and down quite quickly with your free hand.Gently pat your baby's back while they are sitting in the position mentioned above. "Patting can help to dislodge stubborn wind," says Fi.
"Lots of little ones like this technique but be warned – it can bring up a sicky burp after a feed as there is pressure on their tummy."Massage is a great baby calmer and can help your bond to grow stronger. What’s more, it’s pretty easy once you know what to do. Your newborn will be in the mood for a massage around 45 minutes after a nap and feed.
As you build confidence, try ‘soothing strokes’, where you move your hands from just above baby's belly button towards their hips, one after the other, to help move wind through the bowel."Some medicines, like Infacol are also hugely helpful if given to your baby before a feed. It helps your little one bring up their wind by making their wind bubbles bigger and therefore easier to pass.
"Elevating the head end of the cot when putting your baby down for a nap after a feed can really help windy babies," says Fi."Sit them upright half way through a feed and try to burp them, then continue to feed. If you are bottle feeding – try to use
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