A little experience will tell you which of the three positions works best for your baby. In any case, after everybody's finished, your baby should be placed on the side or stomach, to prevent choking on anything that might be spat up.

If you decide to put your baby down to sleep after a feeding, research shows that if you place your baby on his or her back, you can decrease the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

2torial #0439: Learn2 Burp a Baby (Continued) Method 2: On your lap, face down This is a particularly soothing position. Turn your baby over, and place him or her face-down on your lap. The stomach should be on one thigh, the head should be resting on your other thigh. Hold the baby securely with one hand. First try to gently rub, or pat the baby on the back. If this does not produce the desired results, pat or rub a bit more firmly. Method 3