How to relieve hiccups in a ten-day-old baby?
Hiccups in babies are very common, but many new parents may not know how to deal with it. When a baby is about ten days old, hiccups are likely to occur because the baby\’s digestive system is not fully developed. This article will introduce how to relieve hiccups in babies from the following four aspects.
Avoid overfeeding and breastfeeding posture problems when breastfeeding
When babies drink breast milk or milk powder, overfeeding can cause gastric juice reflux, burping, or an acidic reaction when indigestion occurs. Therefore, when feeding babies, it is necessary to control the amount of food and keep it in an appropriate amount. At the same time, the breastfeeding position of the baby when feeding is also very important. The baby should be held upright or slightly tilted forward to allow for better ventilation.
Correct breastfeeding posture
Correct breastfeeding position is very important to relieve hiccups in babies. The correct way is to let the baby lie flat on the mother\’s or father\’s belly so that his head is higher than the stomach and chest. At the same time, hold the position of the baby\’s chin with your fingers to support the baby\’s head. This can promote the discharge of gastric juice in babies and reduce hiccups.
Intermittent feeding
The baby\’s stomach capacity is very small and the quantity is limited. Overfeeding will cause discomfort. Therefore, the baby\’s eating should be intermittent, and each feeding should be an appropriate amount so that the baby does not become overly full. At the same time, when the baby is breastfeeding, add some soothing lavender oil, verbena oil and baby-specific lemon honey water to effectively soothe the baby\’s mood and make the baby\’s feeding smoother.
Moderate massage, touch and exercise
Appropriate massage, touch and appropriate exercise can promote digestion and flatulence in babies. When the baby hiccups, you can gently massage the baby\’s back to relax it and promote exhaust. Also, gently patting your baby\’s chest can help. At the same time, proper walking, jumping and other exercises can promote the baby\’s digestion and gas, thereby reducing hiccups.
Massage techniques
The massage technique needs to be appropriate. If you massage too much, the baby\’s skin may be irritated and injured. Therefore, the massage needs to be appropriate. We can pat the baby\’s back briskly with our hands, from bottom to top. At the same time, gently rub the baby\’s stomach with your palms to help the baby expel gas.
Caressing techniques
Proper stroking is also a good way to relieve hiccups. You can use your palm to caress your baby\’s belly and slide it back and forth horizontally to soothe your baby. In addition, you can also play pleasant games for your baby, such as playing table tennis, etc., to increase your baby\’s activity, reduce your baby\’s anxiety and discomfort, and reduce the frequency of hiccups.
Pay attention to proper sleep status
Babies are also prone to exhaling air while sleeping, so they need to pay attention to proper sleep status. The baby should be kept in a supine position to avoid suffocation. In addition, the baby\’s sleeping environment needs to be kept dry, ventilated, clean, and protected from stimulation by noise, light, etc., to ensure the baby\’s sleep quality.
Choice of sleeping position
The baby’s sleeping posture is also veryimportant. In order to reduce the possibility of hiccups in the baby, we can keep the baby in a supine position, but we need to pay attention to the height of the head, which should be slightly raised. You can also let the baby lie on his side, which is beneficial to digestion and exhaust.
Time control of sleeping posture
Babies have short sleep intervals. Generally speaking, they wake up once every 1-2 hours. It is important to allow the baby to maintain sufficient sleep time, because the baby\’s gastrointestinal function is not yet complete and the body is very fragile. If the sleep time is too short, the baby may feel tired and uncomfortable and hiccup.
Conclusion
Although hiccups in babies are a common phenomenon, parents still need to take it seriously when faced with this phenomenon. Hiccups are a common phenomenon when the baby is about ten days old, but taking the above methods can relieve the baby\’s symptoms and make the baby more comfortable and healthy. Of course, if your baby\’s hiccup symptoms are severe or accompanied by other discomforts, you should consult a doctor in time to get the correct treatment.
