Burping is a very important skill in newborn care, and for babies aged 0-3 months, the correct burping position can help them relieve problems such as spitting up, leaking milk and hiccups. Let's take a look at some of the most common burp positions and how to properly apply them to your baby's care.
1. Upright burpping.
1.Prepare for position: Hold your baby upright with your head resting on the parent's shoulder, so that your baby's body is perpendicular to the ground.
2.Burp action: Parents use one hand to support the baby's buttocks, and the other hand gently pats the baby's back, from the bottom to the top, with moderate strength, and the baby can accept it.
3.Application: Upright burping is suitable for most babies, especially those who are prone to hiccups after feeding.
2. Sit-down burping.
1.Prepare for position: Sit your baby on the parent's lap, lean forward, support your baby's chin and chest with both hands, and keep your baby's head above chest.
2.Burp action: Parents gently pat the baby's back with one hand, from the bottom to the top, with moderate strength, and the baby can accept it. At the same time, you can use your other hand to stroke your baby's abdomen to help your baby relax.
3.Application: Sitting hiccups are suitable for babies who are prone to leakage milk after feeding.
3. Side-lying hiccups.
1.Prepare position: Lie your baby on the parent's lap with head and chest resting on the parent's abdomen.
2.Burp action: Parents use one hand to support the baby's buttocks, and the other hand gently pats the baby's back, from the bottom to the top, with moderate strength, and the baby can accept it. At the same time, you can use your other hand to stroke your baby's abdomen to help your baby relax.
3.Application: Side-lying burps are suitable for babies who are prone to spitting up.
In the process of burping your baby, you need to pay attention to the following:
1.The burp should be moderate and acceptable to your baby. If the force is too light, the gas may not be expelled;If the force is too heavy, it may cause harm to the baby's body.
2.The time for burping should be appropriate, generally speaking, 10-15 minutes per hiccup is sufficient. If your baby's hiccups are severe, you can prolong the hiccups appropriately.
3.Pay attention to your baby's reactions. If your baby is uncomfortable or crying, stop burping and check for other problems.
4.Be mindful of burping in the time before and after feeding your baby. Babies tend to inhale air in the time before and after feeding, so burping needs to be done appropriately to help relieve your baby's discomfort.
5.Learn to choose the appropriate burp position according to your baby's actual situation. Different babies may have different needs and reactions, and parents need to choose the most appropriate burp position according to the actual situation of the baby.
In conclusion, mastering the correct burping technique is essential for the care of newborns. By understanding the different burp positions and precautions, parents can take care of their babies more scientifically and ensure their health and comfort.