Atleast till 6 months ..then the baby sits and burps on its own after food and water.;

Read the article will help u

Till about 4 to 5 months till they sit for meals.. and milk. <span style="color:#3B5998;"><b><a href="http://app.babychakra.com/article/2938">Is Your Baby Ready For Burping?</a></b></span>

Till the time baby can't sit or stand or engage in an activity in upright position properly. I burp my baby post every feed even now and then follow your mother instincts. You would know when ur <u>child</u> needs help.