Video:How to Burp a Baby
with Ben KurtzmanSince babies swallow air when they eat, you'll need to burp them to give them relief. Watch how to properly burp your little one.
Transcript:How to Burp a Baby
Hi, I'm Ben Kurtzman for About.com, and I am here with my daughter, Clare. We are going to show you some different ways to burp an infant.Why You Need to Burp Babies
Babies swallow air when they eat, which can give them uncomfortable gas. You will need to burp your baby to relieve her.Burp your baby midway through each feeding and again at the end. If your baby gets fussy while she is eating, that is probably a sign that she needs to be burped.
Prepare to Burp the Baby
Before you burp your baby, make sure to have a cloth handy in case she spits up. Drape the cloth over your shoulder, and then position the baby.Burp the Baby
Burp the baby by patting her firmly on the back. You do not need to be super gentle. You can also rub your baby's back to help release any gas in her abdomen.There are other positions for burping your baby that you may want to try. Sit her up in your lap, supporting the front of her torso, and then pat and rub her back. You can also lay your baby down on her tummy and burp her that way.
Try all of these methods and find the one that works best, and is most comfortable for you and your baby.
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