5 Tips for Getting Baby to Burp

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English - August 18, 2020 10:01 - 1 minute - 2.37 MB - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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If Baby doesn't burp after a feeding, you might worry she'll get a tummy ache and even lose a bit of her lunch. "The reason little babies are burped is to help relieve the discomfort that can accompany swallowed air,” says Dr. Deena Blanchard of Premier Pediatrics in New York, N.Y. “There are two typical methods used for burping an infant. One is to hold the infant upright against your shoulder supporting the head and neck. Then, with the opposite arm, pat on the back.