Our age-targeted advice and information tells you everything you need to know as your child grows. 12 Years Much of childrearing know-how is picked up on the job. Here are some tips on burping, bathing, and diapering your newborn. Print this Section Learning Baby Basics Burping. All babies need to burp halfway through and again at the end of each feeding.
Burping allows excess air, swallowed during sucking, to escape.
If air is left in the stomach, the baby will fill up sooner, taking in less at each feeding. Try them all to see which works best for you. Supporting your baby with one hand, use the other to firmly to pat or rub her back. If you decide to burp your baby in the sitting position, lean her forward, and support her head with your hand. Until your baby is a month old, don't use packaged wipes, which can irritate sensitive skin.