Mommy & Baby: Burping And Nighttime Feeding
All babies need to be burped when being fed; typically they are
unable to burp on their own until they are able to support
themselves sitting up.
Bottle-fed babies will need to be burped every half-ounce
initially. Once she is 4-6 months of age, she will probably be
able to drink 6-8 ounces before needing to burp. Breastfed
babies will need to be nursed in between switching breasts and
will typically be able to complete an entire feeding before
burping by the same age as bottle-fed babies.
With both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, there is a certain
amount of spitting up. This is normal and to be expected.
However, if you feel your baby is rejecting too much of her meal
after consuming it, talk to your pediatrician.
Burping can be achieved several different ways: Place
your palm around the baby