As a parent who has experienced the struggles of managing a gassy newborn, I found that the key to reducing gas often lies in how and when you burp your baby during feeding. The OCR content highlights an important pro tip: instead of feeding your newborn the entire bottle at once, try dividing the feeding into two parts. Feed about half or a portion of the bottle, then pause to burp your baby before finishing the rest. This simple step helps release any trapped air that the baby may have swallowed, preventing excessive gas buildup. I also learned that it's crucial to avoid letting your baby suck on an empty bottle. This can introduce extra air into their stomach, worsening the gassiness. Keeping an eye on the bottle and monitoring your baby's pace helps prevent this. Another effective technique is to change your baby’s position when burping. Sometimes a different posture can make it easier for trapped gas to escape. For example, gently patting or rubbing their back while holding them upright helps encourage burping. I also found that shorter, more frequent burping sessions during feeding are better than waiting until the end of the entire feed. Additionally, choosing the right type of bottle and nipple can influence how much air your baby intakes. Anti-colic bottles or those designed to reduce air swallowing are worth trying. Overall, creating space in your baby’s tummy by burping regularly and feeding in smaller increments made a noticeable difference in reducing fussiness and colic symptoms in my newborn. These simple adjustments became an essential part of our feeding routine and really helped both my baby and me feel more comfortable during feeding times.