Burping

I am struggling to burp my LO after breastfeeding and as soon as I put him down to sleep he will start to twist and cry but whatever I do I just can’t get it up. Is there anything else I could try to help get him to burp?

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Have you tried bicycle legs? Or id rub their tummy anti clockwise 5 times, then down in straight line 5 times then bend the legs up and usually gets a reaction 😂👍🏼 x

Gripe water as long as your little one is 1 month old +
You can also use BioGaia drops to help with digestive system maturity and developing gut flora

I've never actively burped mine, some children just don't need it. The squirming may just be that he doesn't want to be laid down without you rather than anything to do with gas.

Some children have a very burping reflex, our didn’t burp until 30/50 mins after eating. It gradually came down as ours got older.

Let him lay down for 15/20mins to sleep and then slowly bring him in an upright position, it may just come out without you having to pat his back etc

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