Burp a Baby - Put a clean towel, cloth diaper or receiving blanket over your shoulder or wherever your baby's head will rest.
Position the baby over one shoulder with his stomach against your chest and with his head resting on your shoulder.
Burp a Baby
Gently pat your baby on the back and rub it in a circular motion until he burps.
Try the 'bulldoggy burp.' Place one hand across the baby's chest, supporting his chin with your thumb and index finger. Lean your baby across that support hand and gently pat or rub his back with your free hand.
Opt for a 'lap burp.' Position yourself so that you can comfortably place the baby's head on one thigh and his stomach on the other. Using an upward and circular motion, gently pat the baby's back until he burps.
Burping a baby can reduce spitting up and relieve bloating caused by swallowed air. Here are some tried-and-true methods. - by eHow
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