I've tried and tried while breastfeeding to burp my baby after switching breasts doesnt work at all..so now when my baby falls asleep after done nursing i don't even try and burp him..or he wil wake up..then wont to start the process all over again .. is this ok? not burping him since he's alseep? He his gaining weight just fine and will be 1 month old in 3 days
2007-07-07 12:17:21 · 11 answers · asked by Leslie 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
you need to burp him stop feeding and burp before switching sides this will cause an acid build up burp him
2007-07-07 12:20:45 · answer #1 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You need to take some extra time and find out if he is a "delayed" burper. If he goes right back to feeding, apparently he has plenty of room for milk and doesn't need to burp at the time. When he needs to stop and burp, he will stop himself. If he finishes feeding before burping, more than likely you will hear the burp come later after a nap. Good luck!
2007-07-07 19:23:28 · answer #2 · answered by biggerscamp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they say breastfed babies don't need to be burped as often as formula fed babies do. Since he doesnt have to burp, i think he's okay to be layed down without it, just offer some mylicon drops after each feeding ( this won't wake him up ) just so if he does have gas, it's esaier passed. Also do alot of tummy time, personally my son burped like a champ on his stomach!!!
2007-07-07 19:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ LovingMyLittle1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your baby is happy and content and not suffering from wind. Dont worry about burping him. Try after switching breasts but unless he is colicky, and fussing due to wind pain. I would let him sleep peacefully.
Burping is important for some babies, but some babies just dont need it. Follow your own instinct and be guided by your baby. If he is happy and content, then you are doing good.
I have had 5 babies and some needed burping, some did not. Just do whatever makes your baby happy. Sounds to me like you are doing just that. Dont listen to well meaning busy bodies who are telling you you MUST burp your baby.
2007-07-07 19:27:38 · answer #4 · answered by bluegirl6 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I breastfed my daughter and found that she hardly ever needed to burp only if she was upset before she fed. I think that you have to burp bottle fed babies more because they swallow air from the bottle. Where as when you breast feed there is little to no air intake.I don't think you have to worry about it but if you have any concerns as a new mommy you should be able able to talk to you pediatrician.
2007-07-07 19:24:17 · answer #5 · answered by gman81874 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're Lucky. My baby burps and farts so much I am surprised he is not floating away!
When my daughter was a baby she never burped. He is fine. But if he gets fussy try burping.
2007-07-07 19:26:34 · answer #6 · answered by Just Somebody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let him sleep..he will let you know if he has gas...a lot of breastfed babies dont have to burp becuase they dont get any air..if he is always cryign and stuff then he might have a hard time burping and you might have to get the gas drops.
2007-07-07 21:16:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep trying. Some babies, especially if breastfed just dont get enough air TO burp.
2007-07-07 19:20:49 · answer #8 · answered by Betsy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats fine... breastfed babies burp much much less than bottle-fed ones, sometimes not at all. As long as he's not complaining from gas you've got no worries!
2007-07-07 19:29:51 · answer #9 · answered by Cassidy Y 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was the same. I couldn't get even the tiniest little burp out of her. I just put her down to sleep, and the gas would work its way out about an hour later.
As he gets older it will be easier to get the gas up, but don't worry if you can't. It'll work its way out one end or the other.
Certainly don't wake him up to do it! It's not that important!!
2007-07-07 19:23:41 · answer #10 · answered by Rosie_0801 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋