Why Are Babies Burped?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a baby is fed, it is very important to ensure that you burp them. This is because they are unable to make themselves burp for the most part. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to feeding, naturally, a baby will swallow air. While this is not ideal, it is a perfectly normal thing to happen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when a baby does this, it can cause discomfort because they have excess wind built up in their tummies. Not only this, but it can cause a baby to spit up, and be cranky too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why burping is such an important part of feeding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What If My Baby Won\u2019t Burp After Feeding?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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In the vast majority of cases, you should not experience any issues when it comes to burping your baby. It is something that is easy to do and is a natural part of feeding a baby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, on some occasions, you may find that your baby won\u2019t burp after feeding, or is not burping as much as they normally do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Night Burps<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It is worth noting here that babies do not burp as much at night in comparison to the day in the vast majority of cases. This is because they tend to drink milk slower at night. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When they are feeding at a slower pace, this means that they are not gulping in as much excess air.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given this, it is normal for a baby to burp less at night. However, this is not always the case and some babies may still burp a lot during the night if they are swallowing a lot of air. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When it comes to a baby not burping after feeding, this is typically linked to how you are burping the child. If you are not burping them correctly, this can be the cause of the lack of burps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is the case, it is recommended to stop burping and to change the position in which you are holding the baby slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This change in position is often enough to help the baby burp and resolve any of the issues. In addition to this, stopping the burping process, waiting a few minutes, and trying again can also be helpful too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When burping, you will need to take your time and have patience. After a while, the burps that are trapped will release. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more you burp your baby, the more you will notice what is the best position for your baby, and how much they will typically burp after a feed too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every baby is different when it comes to burping. However, if you do have any concerns about this process, then you should always contact a doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will just help to put your mind at ease to ensure you are doing things correctly, and that your baby is okay. In rare cases, treatment may potentially be needed to help resolve burping issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Best Position To Burp Your Baby In<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a few ways in which you can burp a baby, and the best position for one baby may not be the best for another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why it is important to change the positioning if you are finding that your burping technique is not working. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common burping position is to sit your baby upright while supporting their head and neck. From here, you can gently rub their back until they start to burp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, you can use the over-the-shoulder technique where you hold your child in your arms, with their head resting on your shoulders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see the video below for demonstrations of both of these methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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