Question
Is it good to pat the baby’s back after breastfeeding? Will it affect the baby’s health?
Answer
Generally speaking, gently patting the baby’s back after breastfeeding is harmless and can help prevent vomiting. However, it is important to pay attention to the force of the patting and not to be too forceful. Because the baby’s stomach is horizontal, if they lie flat after feeding, it is easy to trigger vomiting. Appropriate patting can help the baby expel gas from the stomach, reducing discomfort.