After a successful feeding, it’s time to burp your baby. As you help your little one release gas — from one end or another — a burp cloth helps catch spit-up so it doesn’t make a mess on your shoulder ...

Burp cloths are small and made from soft fabric that’s gentle enough for an infant’s sensitive skin. They’re usually used to protect your clothes from potential spit-up, which can cut down on laundry.

Some babies are gassier than others, but most babies will need to be burped at some point. Babies need to burp a lot more often than older kids and adults. They drink all of their calories, which ...