Causes of hiccups in newborns
Hiccups in newborns are a common phenomenon and are generally nothing to worry about. But understanding the causes of hiccups can better help parents deal with the phenomenon. The esophagus and stomach of newborns are not fully developed yet. Therefore, when the baby feeds, gasps or swallows milk, some air will enter the stomach, so burping is to expel this air. In addition, crying, smoking, drinking coffee, bottle feeding, etc. may also cause hiccups in babies.
How to help babies relieve hiccups
If your baby hiccups, you must treat it calmly. Mothers can take the following measures to alleviate the baby\’s condition.
1. Feed in an upright position. Newborns swallow air when drinking milk, which causes the stomach to expand. Therefore, the baby can be held upright to drink milk. After drinking, the air in the stomach can be discharged by burping.
2. Pat or tap. When the baby hiccups, you can gently pat the baby\’s back or tap the baby\’s chest with the palm of your hand to help the baby expel the air.
3. Sleep on your side. Lying on one side of the baby to sleep can relieve hiccups. At the same time, pay attention to the baby\’s sleeping position to avoid narrowing the trachea and causing suffocation.
Prevent baby from hiccups
In addition to relieving your baby\’s hiccups in time, some measures can help prevent your baby from hiccups.
1. Prevent overeating. If your baby eats too much, it may cause hiccups, so pay attention to the amount and time of feeding.
2. Use a suitable pacifier. Different babies use different pacifiers, so it is very important to choose the right brand and model of pacifier.
3. Prepare milk scientifically. When preparing milk for the baby, mothers must follow the instructions to avoid problems such as milk powder clumping and excessive bubbles.
When to ask for help
If your baby often hiccups, or if the hiccups are accompanied by other abnormal symptoms, such as coughing, choking, etc., you need to consult a doctor in time. In addition, if your baby is unable to eat or has other symptoms of discomfort, you also need to seek medical help in time.
In short, although newborn hiccups are a common phenomenon, if you master scientific treatment and preventive measures, you can better help your baby alleviate the condition. At the same time, we must have a correct attitude towards the phenomenon of hiccups and avoid excessive worry and psychological pressure.
