One of my greatest struggles as a first time mom (so far) was figuring out how to burp Lydia. As one my good friends brilliantly put it "Gas is the Enemy!" Believe you me, I tried it all--laying face down on thigh, seated on thigh, over the shoulder, rolling her side to side, and rolling her back and forth. After six weeks of inconsolable crying spells, we finally began to see that the key to burping Lydia is relaxation. Dancing with Lydia on my chest calms her through the discomfort of being "winded" and most often leads to a series of belches. Our favorite tune? Lay Lady Lay by Bob Dylan. Though the lyrics are a tad racy, the melody is mellow and soothing. Works like a charm. Megan
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