Babies sometimes experience bloating after breastfeeding. So that he is not fussy, parents need to know how to burp the baby right to relieve this complaint. If done the wrong way, instead of burping, the baby will feel even more uncomfortable.
When the baby suckles, the air can be swallowed and trapped in the digestive tract. This trapped air can cause babies to spit up, bloat, and be fussy because of colic.
Burping the baby can help expel air and prevent these problems, so the baby can suckle longer and sleep better.
How often do babies need to be buried and how to do it?
Actually there is no rule that requires the mother to burp the baby after each breastfeeding. There are babies who need to be buried routinely, but some don't. The mother can try to burp the little one if he seems uncomfortable during or after breastfeeding, or if he suddenly wakes up from sleep and is fussy. This can be caused by colic or bloating.
There are several positions you can try to burp your child, namely:
1. Position held upright
Sit up straight and carry Your Little One facing the Mother. Position your baby's chin on the shoulder of the Mother, and support her body from the bottom with one hand. Then, use Mother's other hand to rub or pat your baby's back slowly and gently.
2. Sitting position
Sit your child on your lap. Support the body by holding the chin and supporting the chest with the base of the palm of the hand. Try to hold Little One's chin instead of holding his neck. With the other mother's hand, pat or gently rub your back.
3. Prone position
Sleep your baby in your arms or lap in the prone position. Support and position the head higher than the body, or position the Little One's body with a slope of 45 °, then pat or rub his back slowly.
Try the three ways above and use the position that is most comfortable for Mother and Little One. Make sure your little body is straight (not curled or bent) so that the air comes out easily. Don't forget to cup your mother's hand while tapping her back so that your claps aren't too hard.
Things to Look for When Burping a Baby
Burping your little one does not need too long, just do the steps above for 1-2 minutes or until your child burps. That is, if he has not burped for up to 2 minutes buried, Mother does not need to continue. But if your little one still seems uncomfortable or fussy, try burping again with another position.
In addition, burping the baby might make him vomit. So, prepare a towel or cloth when burping your little one, Bun.
There is research that shows that the habit of burping a baby cannot prevent colic, but instead increases the risk of babies experiencing spit up. Even so, research is still needed on a larger scale and in more detail to justify this.
If your child is still experiencing colic or fuss after burping, try to lay and massage his stomach gently. In addition, Mother can also move the legs of the Little One like pedaling a bicycle.
But if all the above methods still do not work to make your child calm or even make him more fussy, Mother should take your child to the pediatrician to be examined and given treatment if necessary.
