Although it looks trivial, burping in babies is something that parents need to pay attention to. This is important because babies still need the help of their parents to burp in order to release gas from the stomach.
When you are drinking breast milk or formula, usually there will be gas that goes into the baby's stomach. The gas can come from the breakdown of certain foods, such as beans, cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli, which are found in breast milk.
The gas in the baby's stomach can cause the stomach to be bloated and easy to fill. Therefore, you can help your little one burp so that he is comfortable and not fussy. Making sure your baby burps after eating can also prevent colic.
Some Ways to Make Babies Burp
Mothers should at least make your little one burp every 5 minutes while breastfeeding. There are several ways you can help your little one burp, including:
Holding a baby
One way to make your little one burp is to carry him with his chin on his shoulder. Use one hand to support the baby and the other hand to gently pat the baby's back until he burps.
Mother can put a soft cloth on the shoulder as a support for the little one's chin while absorbing the bursts of the burp.
Holding baby
To help your little one burp, you can lay him on his side and lean forward. Use one hand to support your baby's chest and head, then gently pat the baby's back until he burps.
Putting baby to sleep on lap
Mother can lay the Little One in a prone position on the lap. Make the position of the head slightly higher than the body. Gently pat or rub the back with your hands until your baby burps.
Other Ways to Make Babies Burp
Some of the ways above you can use to help your little one burp. However, if some of the methods above don't work to make your little one burp, you can try other ways to make him burp. Here are some ways:
- Bathe it with warm water
- Gently massage her belly in circular motions
- Talking or singing while patting him on the back will relax him and make it easier to burp.
However, if the various methods above are not effective for making your little one burp, you don't need to worry. Mothers can put the little one to sleep or continue to breastfeed him again. If your little one looks uncomfortable, you can try making him burp again.
As they get older, babies will burp on their own without assistance. Generally, this happens when the baby is 6 months old or older.
Babies who burp are sometimes accompanied by spitting up. This is actually normal. However, if the baby vomits after more than one feeding or is accompanied by other symptoms, such as fever or diarrhea, it is best to take him to the doctor for proper examination and treatment.
