What to do if your baby can’t burp

Babies who can’t be burped can be burped consistently using the correct method or by laying the baby on its side to prevent aspiration. Newborn babies are burped after feeding in order to help the baby to expel the excess gas from the stomach and to prevent the baby from spitting up, which can cause aspiration. Generally when burping, hold the baby upright so that the baby is completely leaning on the parent, and then use one hand to gently pat the top of the baby’s back so that the gas in the baby’s body is gradually discharged. If the baby can’t be burped, it can be done continuously, but it doesn’t need to be for too long. It has not been able to be expelled may be the baby’s stomach excess air is not much in the first place, so there is no burp. At this point, you can let your baby lie on his/her side, which will also prevent him/her from accidentally aspirating after spitting up. No hiccups is also a common situation, parents do not need to be too anxious, timely observation of the baby’s state can be.