How Can I Burp My Baby After Breastfeeding?

Have you tried to burp your baby by holding it upright, in a vertical position

Have you tried to burp your baby by sitting it on your lap, facing away from you, and leaning it forward while supporting its head, neck, and chest with your hand?

Have you tried to burp your baby by placing your baby on its bally across your lap, and support its head with your lap, arm, or hand?

Do you place a burp cloth, bib, or cloth diaper under your baby’s head before you start burping to protect your clothing?

Have you tried to lay your baby on its back, gently massage its belly and move its legs back and forth, as if riding a bicycle?

Based on your answers, there are a few more ways to burp your baby after breastfeeding. There is no "correct” position to burp your baby, but you need to find the one that is most comfortable for both of you. Before you start, you should place a burp cloth or cloth diaper under your baby's head to protect your clothing. You can try to hold your baby in an upright position with the baby's head over your shoulder. You can gently rub or pat your baby’s back. You can also sit your baby on your lap facing away from you and lean it slightly forward.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to burp your baby after breastfeeding. Burping your baby is an important part of breastfeeding. Some babies burp very easily, while others need help. You can place your baby on its belly across your lap, while supporting its head with your hand. With your free hand, you can gently rub your baby's back in a circular motion. If your baby is still showing signs of trapped wind, you should try laying your baby on its back and gently massaging its abdomen. In doing so, you should move your baby's legs back and forth, as if riding a bicycle.