There’s no need to panic if your baby falls asleep post-feed without burping. This is especially true if your baby is still breastfeeding and is not particularly gassy. Having said this, if you can burp your baby while they’re sleeping it’s a good idea to give that a try. Burping a sleeping baby is similar to burping a baby who is awake. You’ll just want to make slower and more controlled movements to avoid waking your little one. Burping your little one before laying them down for bed can help ensure you get a longer sleep stretch since it’s less likely your baby will be woken up from discomfort as a result of gas.