If a baby's diet is irregular in daily life, they are fed too much milk, or their stomach is exposed to cold air, which weakens their gastrointestinal function and leads to hiccups due to the reflux of stomach qi. At this point, the mother needs to burp the baby so that there won't be any vomiting or other issues. So, how should the baby burp after drinking milk?
1. Prone burping
Mothers can put a clean handkerchief on their shoulders, pick up the baby, and let the baby's head rest on their shoulders. Hold the baby's buttocks tightly with one hand, and gently pat or caress the baby's back with the palm of the other hand. If this continues for a while, you will hear the baby burping, which can help to expel air from the stomach and prevent milk leakage.
2. Sitting burp
Mothers can place a clean towel on their legs and let the baby sit on them, trying to lift their head forward as much as possible. The mother needs to use one arm to support the baby's body, fix the baby's head, and use the other hand, also choosing to pat the baby's back with an empty palm. After patting for a few minutes, it will burp. While patting the back, it is also important to provide proper support for the baby's head to avoid injuring their body.
3. Lying down burping
Mothers also spread a towel on their legs and let the baby's face lie down on them. Place the baby's head on the leg where the towel is placed, and place the abdomen on the other leg. The mother should support the baby's chin with her hands, making his head higher than his body. The mother gently patted the baby's back with her other hand and kept hearing the sound of hiccups. This burping technique is particularly suitable for babies with intestinal spasms, as it will make them feel very comfortable.
