The importance of the baby burping

There will come a day when you have to teach your children that belching after a meal is not socially acceptable in many places in the world. But until that happens you can forget about manners because babies need to burp, especially the smallest ones. The reason babies burp is simple and it is thei

There will come a day when you have to teach your children that belching after a meal is not socially acceptable in many places in the world. But until that happens you can forget about manners because babies need to burp, especially the smallest ones.

The reason babies burp is simple and it is their need to expel the air they have swallowed during the meal. Therefore, it is very important that the baby belches, as important as not obsessing about it. If the baby does not manage to belch, it may be because he has no air to expel. The importance of the baby burpingMany mothers tell us about their concern because it is difficult for their baby to burp after the feedings. Babies usually

swallow air

when eating, especially if you are giving them a bottle. If the baby is fed directly through the chest, it is more difficult to get air in, because his mouth fits perfectly to the breast of the mother. The air also enters when the child cries. If before eating, the baby has had an episode of crying and if he eats with anxiety, it is very likely that air has entered him that he must expel belching after the meal. That way, you will achieve rest

and sleep peacefully. But what happens if the baby does not belch? Do not be obsessed with the baby burping. If it does not come out naturally, you may simply have no air to expel. You will know if your baby should burp or not according to their behavior after the feeding. If the baby remains placidly asleep, it seems obvious that he does not necessarily have to burp. On the other hand, if after the meal the baby feels uncomfortable, annoyed and can not relax, it is probably because he can not expel the air inside him. Tricks for the baby to burp

In the event that your baby becomes restless after taking, we have some tricks to make burping easier. The most recommended position is the vertical one. You will hardly get the baby to expel the air if he is sitting because if he has a stomachbent he will not get it.

Keep your baby upright, with your back straight and your baby resting on your chest while you give a gentle

back massage , from bottom to top is the most effective way for the baby to burp. You can also put the baby on your knees, hold it well by the armpits and make small jumps. Surely this way you get the baby to expel all the air. If you notice that he often has difficulty burping, try to put him upright longer. It is proven that in places where there is a habit of carrying the baby in an upright position, they burp themselves without any trick.

Laura Vélez . Editor of Guiainfantil.com