20 mins of patting last night. nothing. handed her over, one pat, huge burp, and partner gave me a look like i've been doing it wrong for 8 weeks. which i probably have 😅 shoulder? lap? what's the trick
You're probably patting too gently. Walk instead of sitting, and let her settle into your shoulder. Also hand her over sooner. Twenty minutes is long for both of you.
My partner used to say I patted like someone knocking politely on a door. The advice above is sound. A firmer, slower rub upwards worked for me once I stopped worrying about hurting the baby. It took me a few weeks with our first.
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