What's your best burping technique?

[rumtumtugger]

I'd like to try out some new tried and tested techniques for getting those last stubborn pockets of air out!

[jellyfl00d]

That's where everyone is going wrong then, we should be feeding our babies dandelion & burdock! burps a plenty

[rumtumtugger]

Just checked in and found this is a discussion of the day! Hadn't realised it would cause such controversy...

I have heard another great technique, which is to hold your baby sitting up and facing away from you (supporting the head), then blow warm air on their lower back - I guess this gently warms the air causing the bubble to rise up?

[tiktok]

Sorry, me again with my eyebrows raised :) :)

rumtum you have made me chuckle....how would warm breath reach the air in the stomach and warm it sufficiently for it to rise?

If breathing on or near someone had such a powerful effect on people's internal organse, we'd all be a danger to each other.

[tiktok]

organse = organs :)

[FavoriteThings]

Can I ask what your science backgroud is tiktok, if I may?

[catellington]

Tiktok is a very well respected bf expert.

My baby's burps and farts just leap out unstoppably on their own!

My favourite is when the DM / even more so DGM burping rigmarole is accompanied by 'oh poor you, you 've been fed too much' because we didn't feed on a 4 hr schedule from birth

OP maybe there aren't any more air pockets left if so much effort required? Or if they are then maybe they are making their way to come out the other end

[cafecito]

I found most effective was to feed, then lift baby up under arms/upper torso gently so baby can stretch/ almost stand up - then sit them back down again - burps aplenty

[FavoriteThings]

"Tiktok is a very well repsected bf expert"

In rl?

[rumtumtugger]

Tiktok, perhaps I didn't explain myself well - I'm not suggesting breathing 'at' a baby or in its general direction in order to elicit a burp. That would be daft . But I have tried putting my open mouth on my baby's lower back and slowly breathing onto her, to mimic the effect of a hot water bottle. The trapped wind is dislodged in her in much the same way as trapped wind in me when I apply a hot water bottle to my sore tummy.

[rumtumtugger]

As an aside, I have found some of Tiktok's advice on these boards invaluable in helping me to continue bf-ing my first dd beyond a year, despite a very tough start. So thank you!

[VivaLeThrustBadger]

I'm a midwife. I've been on MN for about 10 years. I've seen TikTok on here loads over the years. She always gives very good, sensible, evidence based advice. Her knowledge on breastfeeding matters is much better than most midwives and health visitors.

I'm not sticking up for her as a "friend", etc. I'm not sure I've ever spoken to TikTok on MN as I don't post on the bf boards (saw this in active convos and I'm bored). So have no ulterior motive, but I did want to say that IMO she's a good egg.

[cogitosum]

Just blew on ds's lower back as described and he did an enormous farr! Could be coincidence but still pretty cool!

Tiktok has given me some great advice and I've come across historic posts where she's given others advice which has really helped me.

[cogitosum]

You realise your life's changed when getting a fart in the face really delights you!

[Longtalljosie]

Two methods... First lifting her up by the armpits to straighten her out - especially useful if recently fed to sleep, and doesn't often wake her.

Second - put your hand on her tummy until you feel the bubbles moving about. Cup the whole tummy in your hand and give it a little gentle wiggle left-right-left. BURP! Marvellous, and very satisfying...

[LostMarbles99]

My baby gets very distressed if he's not winded,

My top tip is to walk up and down the stairs several times holding the baby to get rod of wind!

[rumtumtugger]

Cogitosum

[FavoriteThings]

But she is not medical, her words. So she has picked things up from the internet? Or works for a breastfeeding organisation?

[aig]

I never 'burped' either of my babies. Which I know is a study where n=2 but is true. I was a paediatrician and never understood why this was something people seemed to need to do. Just saying...

[VivaLeThrustBadger]

I don't really think being medical automatically bestows you with breastfeeding knowledge.

In my midwife training we had a two hour session in uni on breastfeeding. Hearing some of the Drs in the hospital I would suspect med school allocate even less time.

[frazzledbutcalm]

Sit baby in the usual burp position. Instead of rubbing her back, gently sway her from side to side then forward and back. Very gently. Worked every time for me for those stubborn last burps.

[aig]

No - I have been registered for several years but rarely post. I think my most recent post would be in education about Hampshire or Chichester schools.

[VivaLeThrustBadger]

favouriteThings Aigs been registered and posting since 2007 under that name as a 5 second check will tell you.

[FavoriteThings]

If someone was bestowing me with breastfeeding knowledge, I personally would be far happier knowing that they had some sort of regulated medical training . Not demand evidence when they have been nowhere near anything medical in their lives. Not maybe just picked it up from the internet.

[aig]

Look at the thread 'Schools in the Chichester Area post 15th August 2008' if you are in doubt. I tend to stick to education and religion boards :)