1. Causes of baby hiccups
Baby hiccups are caused by gas accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract and are common in newborns and babies under 3 months old. Hiccups can be relieved by farting or vomiting.
2. How to prevent your baby from hiccups
1. Avoid feeding too fast or too slowly, and master the rhythm of feeding.
2. Shake the bottle well before each feeding to fully dissolve the milk powder.
3. Keep the baby in an upright position when feeding to prevent air from entering the gastrointestinal tract.
4. Pat the baby after feeding to help expel gas in the stomach.
3. How to relieve baby’s hiccups
1. Keep the baby in an upright position to help the stomach deflate.
2. Let the baby lie flat on the bed and gently massage his abdomen to promote intestinal peristalsis.
3. Give appropriate amount of warm water or glucose water to help relieve gas accumulation.
4. How to deal with stubborn hiccups
1. If the above methods cannot relieve stubborn hiccups, you can try to let the baby drink some tea or medicine, but it must be used under the guidance of a doctor.
2. If your baby hiccups for a long time and seriously affects the quality of life, you need to seek medical treatment in time.
5. How to avoid misunderstandings
1. Hiccups are not a disease and there is no need to worry too much.
2. Some parents confuse hiccups with gastrointestinal problems, but in fact the two are different concepts.
3. If your baby\’s hiccups are accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, you need to seek medical treatment in time.
6. Conclusion
For new parents, dealing with your baby\’s hiccups can be confusing and anxious. But as long as you master prevention and relief methods, and seek medical treatment in time for stubborn hiccups, your baby can grow up healthily.
