The newborn days are a glorious yet trying daze of late nights, early mornings, and every-few-hour feedings. Feeding your newborn is a beautiful bonding experience. But burping him afterward? If you know how to get him to burp, it’s no big deal. But for those of us who haven’t quite got it mastered, it can be a little frustrating.
After all, knowing how to burp a newborn should be second nature to a mom, right? In all honesty, it might not be, and that is totally OK. There are a few different ways you can burp your newborn, and sometimes even when you’ve tried everything, he still might not burp. Never fear. Today we’re going to talk about why burping your newborn is encouraged, different ways to burp the little one, and what to do if he won’t burp.
Why should you burp a newborn?
What if your newborn won’t burp?
You’ve tried everything, and yet your newborn still won’t burp. Don’t fret too much. Some babies don’t need to burp which is also OK. As mentioned before, burping your baby is to help her avoid being uncomfortable after feeding, but if your newborn won’t burp, even after you tried, they just might not need to.
On the other hand, if you notice the baby is routinely fussy, uncomfortable, or crying after feeding and aren’t burping, get in touch with your pediatrician. Different issues can arise that might be as simple as her digestion being sensitive to the nutrients coming through breast milk. Other possibilities might have to do with colic or reflux. If your baby is vomiting or has diarrhea, they may have other GI issues that require further consultation. If you’re in doubt, unsure, or just feel better with a little reassurance, get in touch with your provider.
