3. Baby Laying on Lap Method:

The baby must be laid on the parent’s lap, across the knees, facing downward. Use one hand to support the baby’s chin and jaw, making sure that the head is aligned with the rest of the body lest blood rush to it. Use the other hand to pat/rub the baby’s back. In this method, a cloth/bib may be used on the parent’s lap to prevent the clothes being spoiled by spit-up. This method works even if the baby is made to lay on the bed on his/her stomach, again making sure that the head is not lower than the rest of the body.

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Points to Note:

In each case, the back of the baby must be gently patted instead of pounding hard.

Using a cloth/bib is optional, but advisable since it prevents a mess in case the baby spits up.

Roughly shaking a baby while burping instead of gently doing so can cause neurological damage and thus, care must be taken.

When To Stop Burping Baby?

Another important question that needs to be considered is that when to stop burping baby.After about 4 to 6 months of age, the baby becomes capable of better feeding. As lesser and lesser air is swallowed, burping becomes an unnecessary ritual. This is also because the babies become more capable of burping themselves as a result of more activity. They begin to move a little and sit up straight. Also, once the babies start consuming solids and semi solids, the need for burping usually subsides. However, for babies with recurrent gas and re-flux problems, parental burping may be continued for a longer time.

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Ultimately, it is not about how to burp a baby or the best way to burp a baby because the methods and their applicability vary from parent to parent and baby to baby. So it is wise to stick to that method which works best for the baby and the parent.