Some babies are gassier than others, but most babies will need to be burped at some point. Babies need to burp a lot more often than older kids and adults. They drink all of their calories, which ...

For bottle feeding, prop your baby in your lap in a semi-upright position on the pillow, supporting the head and neck. BC: Are there any safety concerns moms should look out for? AM: Yes ...

Upright birthing positions take body weight off the lower part of the spine and allow the pelvic outlet to open wide, and gravity can help move the baby downward. Upright positions also shorten ...

If you bottle feed your baby, hold the infant in a semi-upright position so formula doesn’t flow back into the eustachian tubes. Avoid bottle propping for the same reason. When possible ...

As air travels upward, burping positions usually require the baby to be at least partially upright. This position encourages any air bubbles to move upward, passing through the throat and out of ...

Lay your baby in the cradle of your arm in a semi-upright position and let baby latch on. If she is lying flat she may find it difficult to swallow, or she could gag on the milk. As she sucks, keep ...

Being mobile and upright aligns the baby better within the pelvis (the bony part of the birth passage). Back pressure will also be reduced. Contractions in the upright position (especially standing) ...