As with any new baby, this week has been spent learning what Abby Lu likes and dislikes. I have always burped babies on my shoulder. It feels most comfortable and safe with a fragile little one. However, I was really having a hard time getting Abby to burp. So, in my reading while feeding, I came across this position. You bounce the baby with one hand under their chin and another under their bottom five times slowly. This brings up the air bubbles like shaking a soda can. Then, you burp her in this same position with your hand under your chin. It immediately calms her and she just leans into your hand and you feel her body loosen. It looks pretty funny, but it works!
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