There is no scientific evidence that burping your baby is helpful. Like adults, babies may burp on their own if they swallow air while feeding. But there’s no harm in burping your baby, and all babies can benefit from taking a pause during feed to be burped. To burp your baby, hold them upright over your shoulder and gently pat or rub their back. It’s normal for babies to regurgitate small amounts of milk when burping. You can read more about feeding and burping in our baby feeding guide.