BURPING

BURPING YOUR BABY IS IMPORTANT TO RELEASE THE AIR BUBBLES FROM THEIR STOMACH. IF BABIES ARE NOT BURPED THEY CAN BECOME DISTRESSED

SIGNS OF TRAPPED WIND

Crying
Arching back
Bringing legs to stomach
Clenching fists

If your baby shows signs of trapped wind take breaks to burp them whilst feeding. Its recommended to burp your baby for about 10 minutes after feeding until they are 6 months old

WAYS TO BURP YOUR BABY

Sit baby on your lap, support their head and gently pat their back
Lay baby across your lap, support their head and gently rub and pat their back
Hold baby over your shoulder, support the head and gently pat and rub their back
Lay baby on their back and gently rub and massage their tummy
Lay baby flat on their back and slowly move baby’s legs back and forth in a bicycle motion