Baby Hiccups

All you need to know

Baby hiccups are a common occurrence and generally happen due to the baby’s immature digestive system

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This is because they swallow a lot of air while feeding, which causes the diaphragm to contract, thus producing hiccups.

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Hiccups can be annoying for babies and make them feel uncomfortable, but don’t worry—they usually resolve quickly by themselves.

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If your baby is having hiccups frequently, there are a few things you can do to help alleviate the discomfort:

Burp your baby after every feeding

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This helps expel any trapped air in the stomach.

Give your baby warm water or make them suck on a pacifier during hiccups

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This helps calm the nervous system and stimulates swallowing muscles that can help stop hiccupping.

Apply gentle pressure with your hands on their diaphragm

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This helps stop the spasms that cause hiccups.

You can also try distracting your baby with funny noises or stories

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This might also help divert their attention away from the sensation of hiccupping.

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To prevent future episodes of hiccupping, check out these tips:

Keep your baby upright after feedings and avoid overfeeding them

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Make sure they’re not drinking too quickly while breastfeeding or bottle-feeding

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Avoid sudden temperature changes while burping

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Use smaller bottles with slow-flow nipples if bottle-feeding.

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