3 ways to burp your baby (video)

Young babies swallow air while feeding. And may need to be burped.

3 ways to burp your baby

#1: Over the shoulder
Protect your shoulder with a cloth.

Hold your baby so her chin is resting on your shoulder.

Pat or rub.

Make sure your baby can breathe comfortably.

A variation: move your baby up so your shoulder presses lightly on her belly. Pat or rub.

#2: Sitting burp
Protect your lap with a cloth.

Sit your baby on your lap facing sideways.

Support your baby's face (not throat).

Pat and rub.

#3: Belly burp
Protect your lap with a cloth.

Lay your baby face down on your legs.

Support your baby's face with one hand.

Pat and rub.

No burp? Try a different position.

Don't worry. Some babies need to be burped. Others, not so much.