Instructions for correct burping for babies

The article was professionally consulted by MSc Ma Van Tham - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology, Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital. He was a former lecturer in the Department of Pediatrics, Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy, and a doctor in the Department of Emergency and Neonatal Resuscitation at Thai Nguyen Central Hospital. Dr. Tham has strengths in the field of Internal Medicine: Respiratory, Digestive, Nutrition, Neonatal Emergency.

Burp the baby after feeding will help the baby digest better, avoid vomiting, especially with bottle-fed babies. However, not all mothers know how to burp properly.

1. What are the benefits of burping a baby?

Burp your baby's main purpose is to push the gas in the baby's digestive tract out. Newborns have an immature digestive system, which may cause gas due to:
Babies cry, open their mouths, causing them to swallow a large amount of air. Air and milk go into the baby's stomach together. The baby sucks in the wrong position, causing the baby to swallow a lot of air. . Many people see children crying and spitting up after eating, misunderstanding that the child has a disease without knowing that the child is simply having gas. Bloating will help children:
Push the trapped gas out of the body Help the child feel comfortable, comfortable, not full, eat more, sleep well Avoid vomiting, spitting up milk

Cải thiện tình trạng nôn trớ ở trẻ độ tuổi ăn dặm — Vỗ ợ hơi giúp trẻ tránh nôn trớ

2. Instructions for burping properly

It is possible to burp the baby in 2 positions:
Position for the baby to lie on his or her stomach on the arm of the father or mother. Note, this position should only be applied when the parents have strong and large arms Carrying the baby, letting the baby lie parallel to the father or mother's body, the head rests on the mother's shoulder, one hand of the mother holds the baby's neck and head , one hand proceeds to burp. How to burp: cup your hand and pat your baby's back to make a gurgling sound. Slap the baby along the back, from the waist up to the neck to push the air from the bottom to the top. As the air is pushed out, you may hear the baby burp or a little bit of milk ooze out. After burping, if the baby feels comfortable and comfortable, you can give him more food if he wants. Especially for bottle-fed babies, they should burp frequently, burp between meals and after meals.

3. Things to keep in mind when burping your baby

Hướng dẫn vỗ lưng ợ hơi cho bé sau khi bú — Mẹ nên lựa chọn tư thế vỗ ợ hơi thuận tiện và đảm bảo an toàn cho bé

Prepare a milk towel on the side to wipe when the baby burps the milk out. Choose a convenient burp position that can support the baby's head and neck firmly, ensuring safety Regularly patting burping, even when feeding at night or during the day. To prevent diseases that babies often get, parents should pay attention to nutrition to improve children's resistance. At the same time, add supporting foods containing lysine, essential micro-minerals and vitamins such as zinc, chromium, selenium, B vitamins,... snacks and less digestive problems.
Parents can learn more:
Why do you need to supplement Lysine for your baby?
The role of zinc - Guidelines for reasonable zinc supplementation
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