Winding Babies

[NoMercy]

Does anyone know why they tell you not to wind babies anymore?

Baby G is the windiest baby you could imagine. He farts like a trooper and if I put him over my shoulder after a feed, within a minute or so he's belching for England.

I cannot understand the mindset now that babies don't need to be winded.

[NoMercy]

Andy, thanks. I've read a fair few web pages on various stuff but trust me, I don't own a single book nor have I ever bought a magazine related to pregnancy, babies or mothering.

I decided to go into this essentially blindfolded and I think it paid off in the long-run. I kinda learnt as I went on.

[Neveracrossword]

NoMercy, just go with your instincts - they seem to have served you well until now! I don't know where you came across the 'don't wind babies' advice, but just ignore it.

[NoMercy]

From all the midwives and so-called 'health workers', NACW, and as to ignorning ... I have.

Thanks to everyone who posted their thoughts.

[CluckyChick]

Just go with your instinct on whether baby needs a burp or not. Breastfed babies often get into an uncomfortable (for mum) sucking rhythm when they need a burp. Bottle fed babies may visibly chomp at the end of the teat if they have wind. Then there are the telltale gurgling sounds. I have seen some parents wind babies far too vigorously though!

[Hopkirk]

We had two children and they were totally different. What worked for one didn't with the other.

Anyone who says there is a 'right' way to look after them is talking rubbish.

Do whatever works for your little darling.

[NoMercy]

I guess you're right, Hopkirk. I often wonder if I had another child, would the pregnancy be completely different. I don't think I'll chance it to be honest - I don't think I'd survive another one. Besides, a C-section would be a given this time, having had one last time, and the risk of cord prolapse would be much higher having suffered that previously.

Thanks for all the answers.

[waterboatman]

You're doing it right NM. Some babies need a bit of help. some don't.

[weecalf]

Think they may have thrown away the key on that one .(English language)

[ummmm]

I winded mine but in reality it was just cuddle time.

[NoMercy]

Yes I suppose it's more like a cuddle for me. I think gently applying pressure to his tummy is all that's needed.

[ummmm]

My daughter was a very sicky baby. She'd spew what looked like a whole feed. The doctor said she was just greedy.

[NoMercy]

Aye, dribble chops has done that a couple of time. It's usually during a growth spurt when he has an insatiable appetite and demands more food, only to chuck it back up as soon as he's finished.

[pastafreak]

I just realised...you are back to yourself again. ;)

I don't remember specifically winding Lil Pasta...she wasn't particularly burpy. Now colic...her dad perfected the colic hold.

[pastafreak]

Forget the above..not sure how I landed on a 2 month old thread...*confused in Plymouth*