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Dad's Guide to BurpingYou know how good it feels to burp sometimes? Sometimes babies need the same kind of relief. And helping them burp can be a good Dad job. But first. Burping is actually a little over-rated. People sometimes act like parents have to make sure their babies burp at absolutely every feeding. Not really. In cultures where babies are carried upright all the time, in slings or on their mother's back, parents "burping their babies" is unheard of. Babies who are carried a lot often just burp when they need to on their own. So, carry your baby around against your shoulder after a feeding and see what happens. If she's fallen asleep don't feel you have to wake her up to burp her. Leave her be. On the other hand, there are situations where burping might not be a bad idea:
Here are three different ways to burp... the baby.
No need to push it. If you don't hear a satisfying belch after a minute or two, chances are there's no burp to come up. However, if your baby starts to grimace or wiggle around as though he's uncomfortable when you lay him down, it's worth giving it another try. Spitting up. Lots of babies spit up small amounts of swallowed milk after some feedings. Some do it after just about every feeding. It's normal and although people have looked for ways to prevent it, there is no proven solution. If your baby is a spitter-upper - you'll know - just always keep a receiving blanket over your shoulder if you're holding the baby right after feeding. Oh and buy laundry detergent when it's on sale. You'll need extra. COMMENTS
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