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Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Janeen and more videos in the Baby Feeding & Diapers category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Whether nursing or taking a bottle, babies tend to suck in air as they eat. Burping helps them get the bubbles out—and heads off little tummy aches at the pass. To complete this How-To you will need: A breast-feeding or bottle-feeding baby And a burp cloth or two An absorbent bib (optional) Step 1: Know when to burp Know when to burp your baby. If you’re nursing, burp her when you switch from one breast to the other. If you’re bottle-feeding, burp her every time she downs an ounce or two. In both cases, you should also burp her at the end of the meal. Tip: A baby may also need to be burped between feedings. If she seems uncomfortable or is crying and you can’t figure out why, try burping her—it may be random gas. Step 2: Lap position Sit your baby upright on your lap, facing you but angled slightly to one side and leaning slightly forward with her chest against your hand. Cup her chin with the thumb and index finger of that hand. With your other hand, firmly pat or rub your palm/fingertips in circles in the middle of her back, using gentle pressure to help push out the air. Tip: When using this position, you may want to put a …

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