Feeding Challenges: Burping, Hiccups and Spitting Up
Hindi makukumpleto ang feeding ni baby kung walang kasamang burping, plus the occasional hiccups and spitting up.
All these are normal and shouldn’t scare the first-time mommy, kaya here’s a guide on how you can handle each one like a pro:
Burping
While feeding, babies can sometimes swallow air that can cause discomfort in their little tummies. Kaya sila nagiging cranky.
- ‘Pag nangyari ito, itigil muna yung feeding while you burp her.
- Better yet, burp baby regularly as she’s feeding, even before she feels any discomfort.
- Proper burping technique: Hold baby in an upright position. Apply pressure on her tummy while you pat her on the back.
Hiccups
Every now and then, magkaka-sinok talaga si bulilit. It’s usually painless and harmless, but can still be upsetting for very young babies.
- When this happens during feeding time, baguhin ang posisyon ni baby. Try to get her to burp or relax.
- Schedule feeding time when baby is calm at hindi pa masyadong gutom.
- Make sure you are not overfeeding by slowing it down.
Spitting Up
Normal din ang spitting up among infants. It sometimes means that her little tummy has had too much to handle, or that she’s just burping or drooling.
Though it’s impossible to prevent spitting up completely, here are some tips na makakatulong sa pagbawas nito.
- Feeding time should be a calm and relaxed activity for baby. Pakainin siya bago sumobra ang kanyang gutom. Avoid interruptions and distractions.
- Burp baby regularly while feeding (e.g. every 3-5 minutes). Hindi dapat nakahiga habang kumakain. Keep her in an upright position for about half an hour after feeding.
- When laying baby back down on the crib, make sure her head is higher than her tummy by elevating the head of the crib with blocks (not pillows). This will help prevent choking in case she spits up habang natutulog.
Now that you know how to handle these challenges, mas maeenjoy niyo na ngayon ni bulilit ang feeding time!
Reference:
Harstad, E., & Albers-Prock, L. (2011). Caring for your baby and young child: Birth to age 5.
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