Bottle Feeding Questions

Home Care Advice - Burping

Burping

  • It is not harmful if a baby doesn't burp.
  • Burping is unnecessary.
  • It doesn't decrease crying.
  • It does decrease spitting up.
  • Burping can be done twice per feeding, once midway and once at the end.
  • If your baby does not burp after 1 minute of patting, it can be discontinued.

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