Babies tend to swallow air when they eat, which can give them gas. Burping can help relieve gas, which some people believe makes the baby feel better. Most parents learn how to burp a baby, but ...

I found burping my babies to be highly satisfying. A little jiggle, a little pat, and suddenly, a big, funny jolt of air comes flying out of a tiny, floppy baby. There’s lots of burping methods — the ...