Burping Your Baby: A Simple but Important Step

After each feed, your baby may need to burp. It is a simple step, but an important one.

While feeding, babies often swallow a small amount of air. This can sometimes cause discomfort, such as gas or colic. Burping helps release this trapped air, support digestion and reduce small milk spit-ups.

How to Burp Your Baby

• Hold your baby upright against your chest.
• Rest your baby’s head gently on your shoulder.
• Support your baby securely with one hand.
• With your other hand, gently pat or stroke your baby’s back.

Take your time: some babies burp quickly, while others may need a few minutes.

Reference:

Your guide to breastfeeding. OWH (office women health). www.womenshealth.gov.