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Hi, sometimes they will stretch if they have a tummy gripe, but it will also be accompanied by uncontrollable crying. Pleas dont get tensed with this silly stuff. Enjoy every growth of the baby.

CarenL wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 13, 2019 2:21 pm

I am asking on behalf of my sister-in-law. We have noticed that her baby boy burps faster and better if he is lying that the typical burping position. Is it okay and normal for a 3-week-old child such thing?

I think it's ok. There's really no "typical" burping position, so whatever works for your LO is probably fine. My little girl used to burp better when she was sat upright, but then it stopped working and we had to change her burping position to over the shoulder for a while. Although I would advise against laying baby down immediately after he has finished drinking as there is a chance that the milk will be regurgitated back out. Maybe keep him in an upright position for a while before laying him down to burp.

I had a similar situation, the child is 5 months old. He begins to inhale loudly for 5 minutes, does not cry, just looks at me with alarm. I was very scared, I thought that asthma is similar sounds (like a cat’s, before someone burps the coat, as someone understands), and after 4-5 minutes (from my panic) it’s like nothing happened, lies, but there are many in the diaper. This was repeated for several days, I recorded the process and the reaction after it on the video, showed it to the doctor. I introduced complementary foods for a week. We are on artificial feeding

- Often they offer to drink water, it may be from the introduction of complementary foods, it will pass over time, but if it often really worries, consult a neurologist.

I think as long as baby overall eats, sleeps, poop...makes some weird but cute sounds, and gains weight, should be ok. Variations over a couple of days shouldnt be a worry.

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Yup, my baby not only stretch but also jerk alot under the swaddle. I was worried in the beginning, but it really is just a passing phase. So nothing to worry about

I'm sure that a lot will agree that during those early months, sleepless nights and diaper changes are real struggles. Feeding, whether breastfeeding or formula, you need to do everything but best if husband helps. It's important to bond with your baby through cuddles and talking, even if they don't understand words yet. Always watch out for your baby's safety, as they're curious explorers like mine haha