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Most babies need burping for the first few months to help get rid of swallowed air. Of course you won’t always be able to get a burp. If you’ve been trying for 5 minutes and he seems comfortable, it’s OK to give up. Some babies feel better having a burp halfway through a feed, while others are fine waiting until the full feeding is over. Following are several different burping techniques:
1. Sit baby on your lap and lean his weight slightly forward against one of your hands.
2. Drape him over your shoulder.
3. Lay him tummy-side down over your lap. With your other hand, gently pat and rub his back.
1. Sit baby on your lap and lean his weight slightly forward against one of your hands.
2. Drape him over your shoulder.
3. Lay him tummy-side down over your lap. With your other hand, gently pat and rub his back.
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