Four things you need to know about your newborn’s continuous hiccups
I often hear mothers complain that their babies always hiccup for a long time. What should they do? In fact, it is normal for newborns to hiccup, but if the hiccups persist, parents need to pay attention. In response to this situation, the following will introduce you to four aspects of knowledge to help you solve the problem of baby hiccups.
Option 1: Observe whether the sleeping posture is normal
Improper sleeping position can cause hiccups in your baby. Some parents like to let their babies lie flat. In this case, the air swallowed by the baby will not be easily eliminated from the body, which can easily cause the baby to hiccup. In this case, parents can slightly raise the baby\’s head and let him lie down at an angle, which can make it easier to expel the hiccups.
In addition, sleeping on your back may cause suffocation or even sudden death in babies. Therefore, parents need to be careful not to let their babies sleep on their backs. It is best to have your baby sleep on their side so that the airway is not blocked through the mouth and nose and the gas can be expelled.
Option 2: Correct breastfeeding posture can prevent your baby from hiccups
When feeding, you need to maintain a good posture for the baby, that is, let the baby sit upright, with his back completely pressed against the mother\’s body, and his legs and upper body bent to one side. When the baby is breastfeeding, it can promote the passage of hiccups. Of course, you also need to control the inclination of the bottle when feeding. Don\’t incline it too high or too low, otherwise it is more likely to cause hiccups in the baby.
Option 3: Control the frequency and quantity of your baby’s eating
Overeating, eating too frequently, or eating too much can cause hiccups in babies. Parents need to control the amount and frequency of their baby\’s meals and avoid eating after they are oversaturated. If the baby is impatient or makes strange noises in the throat, parents need to stop feeding, let the baby chew slowly for a while, do some digestive movements, and then continue feeding after the baby feels relieved.
Option 4: Proper massage can relieve baby’s hiccups
Proper massage may also relieve your baby\’s hiccups. Parents can properly massage the baby\’s belly, or put a warm water bag on the baby\’s belly, which can help digest food and reduce the baby\’s hiccups. In addition, parents\’ stroking and patting on the belly can also promote the baby\’s digestion. In some cases, it may also help solve the baby\’s hiccups.
Summary
Regarding the problem of babies with continuous hiccups, parents need to pay attention to the following matters: control the feeding time and dosage; ensure the child\’s normal sleeping position and massage the baby\’s belly in a timely manner. In addition, pay attention to the baby\’s sleeping habits and the correct breastfeeding posture for the baby. If the above measures are ineffective, or the baby has hiccups accompanied by vomiting, redness, swelling, subcutaneous fluid and other adverse symptoms, consult a doctor in a timely manner and seek professional medical advice while ensuring the safety and health of the baby.
