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Your Baby Isn't

Fussy for No Reason

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Why thousands of parents are switching to incline-supported feeding and watching their babies go from squirmingto settled in minutes.

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OT Timi

| OTD, OTR

Date posted: May. 27, 2026 at 11:26 am EST

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1.

The Moment Every

Parent Recognizes

You finish feeding your baby and set them down.

Within seconds, the squirming starts. The arching. The face that tells you something is wrong, but won't tell you what.

You burp them again. You reposition. You try a different hold. You wonder if it's something you ate, something you're doing wrong, or just the way your baby is.

But here's what those late-night Google searches don't tell you:

It's usually not about what you're feeding them. It's about where they go after.

And once you understand that, everything changes.

1.

The Moment Every

Parent Recognizes

You put your baby down for tummy time and within seconds, fussing, face-planting, crying.

You try again later. Same thing.

You start googling “baby hates tummy time” at 2am and every article says the same thing: just keep trying.

But here’s what those articles don’t tell you:

It’s usually not about willingness. It’s about comfort and positioning.

And once you understand that, everything changes.

2.

Why Gas Gets Trapped

After Feedings

In early infancy, a baby's digestive system is still developing. Milk is liquid, muscles are immature, and gravity plays a bigger role in how babies feel after feeds than most parents realise.

When babies are placed flat after feeding:

2.

Why Flat-Surface

Tummy Time

Is So Hard

In early infancy, babies are still developing the neck and upper body strength needed to lift their heads comfortably.

In early infancy, babies are still developing the neck and upper body strength needed to lift their heads comfortably.

When placed completely flat on the floor:

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3.

What Changes with

the Right Support

As an occupational therapist, I think about

positioning in terms of what it allows

the body to do or prevents it from doing.

When position works against a developing digestive system, everything feels harder. When it works with it, the whole experience shifts.

A gentle incline changes the whole experience:

3.

What Changes with the Right Support

Tummy time is one of the most important things you can do for your baby's development but most advice skips a crucial detail: it doesn't have to happen on a flat floor.

A gentle incline changes everything:

4.

Where

Burplee Fits

The Burplee Lounger by Vonu was designed by a parent who went through the exact same post-feeding struggle.

It's built for awake, supervised moments, right after feeding, during calm interaction time, and whenever your baby needs supported positioning.

Here’s what makes it different:

40° incline mimics the natural angle

of being held upright over your shoulder,

the position babies already love after a feed

Memory foam upports head, neck,

and torso so baby can relax and let the feed

settle, not fight gravity

Gentle elevation helps trapped gas move

along naturally after feeding, reducing pressure

and discomfort

Designed for 0–9 months, grows with your

baby through post-feed positioning,

tummy time, and early milestones

It's not a gadget. It's thoughtful design around how babies actually digest.

0-9 months

40 degree angle

memory foam

4.

Where Burplee Fits

The Burplee Lounger by Vonu was designed by a parent who went through the exact same tummy time frustration.

It’s built for awake, supervised moments like tummy time, post-feed settling, and calm bonding.

Here’s what makes it different:

40° incline mimics the natural angle of being held over your shoulder, the position babies already love

Memory foam supports head, neck, and torso so baby can focus on building strength, not fighting gravity

Gentle elevation also helps with gas and reflux pressure after feeding

Designed for 0–9 months, grows with your baby through early milestones

Three icons with text: '0-9 months', '40° angle', and 'Memory Foam'.

5.

The

Takeaway

Post-feeding fussiness doesn't have to be your normal.

When babies have the right positional support after a feed, gas moves more naturally, discomfort settles faster, and those small calm moments, the ones that make the whole thing feel worth it, last longer.

That’s the thinking behind the Burplee Lounger.

5.

The Takeaway

Tummy time doesn’t have to be a battle.

When babies have the right support, they engage longer, build strength naturally, and actually enjoy the process just like thousands of parents have already discovered.

That’s the thinking behind the Burplee Lounger.

Give your baby

the

comfort they

deserve.

Designed to support comfort after feeding,

reduce gas discomfort, and help your

baby settle, throughout the day

Make Every Feed Calmer

“Loved by parents for calmer, more comfortable moments.”

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Expert Guide

Gas & Reflux

2.1k Parents read this

Your Baby Isn't

Fussy for No Reason

Why thousands of parents are switching to incline-supported tummy time and watching their babies go from screaming to smiling in minutes.

Person smiling, wearing a green scrub top against a plain white background.

OT Timi

| OTD, OTR

Date posted: May. 27, 2026 at 11:26 am EST

Follow

LESS

SUPPORTED

1.

The Moment Every

Parent Recognizes

You finish feeding your baby and set them down.

Within seconds, the squirming, arching, and silent discomfort begin.

You burp, reposition,

and try every hold, wondering what you're doing wrong.

But here's what those late-night Google searches don't tell you:

It's usually not about what you're feeding them. It's about where they go after.

And once you understand that, everything changes.

2.

Why Gas Gets Trapped

After Feedings

An infant's developing digestion is highly sensitive. Because muscles are immature, gravity dictates post-feed comfort.

When babies are placed flat

after feeding:

Slide 1 of 3

3.

What Changes with

the Right Support

As an occupational therapist, I know the right position supports a baby's digestion, changing everything.

A gentle incline changes the whole experience:

A woman with a concerned expression tries to feed a crying baby with a bottle on a carpet.

4.

Where Burplee Fits

The Burplee Lounger by Vonu was designed by a parent who went through the exact same post-feeding struggle.

A parent who lived that exact

post-feeding struggle designed

the Vonu Burplee Lounger.

Here’s what makes it different:

40° incline mimics the natural upright shoulder hold that babies already love after feeding.

Memory foam supports their entire upper body so feeds

settle without a struggle.

Gentle elevation helps gas move naturally, reducing post-feed pressure and discomfort.

Designed for 0–9 months, supporting post-feed positioning, tummy time, and early milestones.


0-9 months

40 degree angle

memory foam

5.

The Takeaway

Tummy time doesn’t have to be a battle.

With the right support, babies engage longer and build strength naturally—

as thousands of parents have discovered.

That’s the thinking behind the Burplee Lounger.

10,000+ Parent Reviews

Real Stories From Real Parents

Because sometimes the best reassurance comes from someone who’s been there too.

Slide 1 of 4

Parent Safety Guide

AVOID

KNOCKOFFS

How knock-offs mislead parents and compromise baby comfort

READ MORE

Make Every Feed Calmer

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