Burping a baby can be one of the most delicate jobs for a parent. You can either give them too much air and make them fussy or not enough air and make them cry. In this blog, I will discuss some possible ways to burp hard to burp babies.
Burping a baby is an important part of feeding a baby. It helps the baby digest food, relieves stomach pain and helps the baby sleep better. Most babies burp easily, but there are some that don’t. These harder to burp babies can throw a curveball and make burping difficult.
Here are 5 ways to burp a baby that is hard to burp
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Try different positions
Burping a baby can be done in a variety of ways. However, keep experimenting with other options until you find one that works.
If you’re going to use the over-the-shoulder method, consider holding them a little higher so your shoulder presses against their abdomen. Some parents discover that their child has “a posture” that works like magic. All you have to do now is to find your baby’s ideal position.
Try Rubbing instead of Patting
Burping is usually associated with gentle pats aimed to jolt the air bubble up and out. But many parents have discovered that vigorously stroking the back seemed to work a lot better. Apply some pressure (but not too much!) to the area to be rubbed. Rub in a circular motion. In case you have tried patting for hours and did not get that burp out, you must definitely try rubbing your baby’s back.
Burping Exercises
Bicycling is a fantastic technique to make baby fart, but did you know it can also be used to get rid of any other form of gas!
Place the baby on his/her back and gently press each of his/her knees to his/her chest. Do this one at a time. Then you can do it by alternating one with the other. This cycling exercise applies firm yet gentle pressure to various parts of the abdomen, allowing farts and burps to escape.
Lay your baby on your belly but on his or her belly: Place your baby on his or her belly in your lap. Make sure your baby’s head is higher than his or her chest by supporting it. Pat your baby’s back gently. This will help you to get them burped quickly.
Move your baby around
Hold your baby near your chest for a few seconds. Now softly lay him down. Again bring him back to your chest. Repeat a few times to get the burp out.
If you’ve tried everything and still can’t get your baby to burp, and you KNOW the gas is causing him agony or discomfort, it’s time to seek professional help. Consult your child’s paediatrician about the issue.