how long should i wind my baby for?

charlottefran · Mar 9th, 2010, 05:02 AM

and am i doing it right? isit just like a firm rub on babys back?

Little_Roo · Mar 9th, 2010, 05:10 AM

A firm rub and pat does the trick. My lo usually gets any wind up quickly so I don't do it for very long. Also bf babies don't tend to get too much wind.

You can tell if they do have it tho as they tend to fuss at the boob, draw there legs up, grunt and sometimes go a litle blueish around the mouth. x

csmummu · Mar 9th, 2010, 05:13 AM

As above!

Breastfeeding babies are really good for not having too much wind. Some will fart while feeding - that counts as being winded

some wont get wind. i find patting works better than rubbing but every abby is different. watch out for the fussing signs and also a pail/grey space inbetween babys top lip and nose its a classic sign of wind!

Elski · Mar 9th, 2010, 07:00 AM

My LO's quite a windy baby and has a good old burp after every feed. Putting her on your shoulder and walking about/bouncing gently can bring the wind up if other ways aren't working. If you don't get anything up, leave it for 15 mins or so then try again

polaris · Mar 9th, 2010, 08:52 AM

Some breast fed babies do still get a lot of wind though.

You will know if wind is a problem, if your LO is in discomfort with it or won't settle then you will know you need to wind for longer.
If wind is an issue for your LO you will become expert on all of the many different winding positions.

csmummu · Mar 9th, 2010, 15:21 PM

I find Charlie SCREAMS if he gets too windy! always a way of telling lol.

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Little_Roo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wigan, uk. Posts: 429	A firm rub and pat does the trick. My lo usually gets any wind up quickly so I don't do it for very long. Also bf babies don't tend to get too much wind. You can tell if they do have it tho as they tend to fuss at the boob, draw there legs up, grunt and sometimes go a litle blueish around the mouth. x

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csmummu Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,288	As above! Breastfeeding babies are really good for not having too much wind. Some will fart while feeding - that counts as being winded some wont get wind. i find patting works better than rubbing but every abby is different. watch out for the fussing signs and also a pail/grey space inbetween babys top lip and nose its a classic sign of wind!

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Elski Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,022	My LO's quite a windy baby and has a good old burp after every feed. Putting her on your shoulder and walking about/bouncing gently can bring the wind up if other ways aren't working. If you don't get anything up, leave it for 15 mins or so then try again

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polaris Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,748	Some breast fed babies do still get a lot of wind though. You will know if wind is a problem, if your LO is in discomfort with it or won't settle then you will know you need to wind for longer. If wind is an issue for your LO you will become expert on all of the many different winding positions.

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Mar 9th, 2010, 15:21 PM	#6
csmummu Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,288	I find Charlie SCREAMS if he gets too windy! always a way of telling lol.

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