Hiccups In Babies

In general, occasional hiccups are not dangerous to a baby. They can occur from time to time in your infant and resolve on their own. Curing hiccups in a baby doesn't require any action.

Hiccups happen when something causes the diaphragm to spasm, and the vocal cords quickly shut. Air is forced out through the closed vocal cords, creating the hiccupping sound.

However, if you notice the baby seems to be hiccupping frequently and the hiccups are causing your baby pain or accompanied by vomiting after feedings, it is best to consult with a doctor.

Hiccups in babies tend to occur for no apparent reason, but feeding can occasionally cause the diaphragm to spasm. They may happen when a baby:

• Overfeeds
• Eats too quickly
• Swallows too much air

HICCUPS DO NOT NORMALLY HARM A BABY.

Latching Correctly During Nursing

Holding Bottle Correctly

Massage Baby’s Back

Rubbing the baby's back

Rubbing their back and rocking the baby back and forth can help them to relax. This may stop the spasms that cause hiccups.

Sugar:

A small amount of sugar on its tongue to stop them… 9 times out of 10 it will work. The logic behind this is, the sweetness of the sugar will distract the nerves, thus, preventing the diaphragm from contracting, and eventually stopping the hiccups in newborns.

Anise Seeds:

Anise seeds are also said to work effectively as a home remedy for hiccups in babies. Put one cup of hot water over a tablespoon of anise seeds. Once the mixture cools, give the baby a tablespoon of it.

Using a pacifier

Sucking on a pacifier may help to relax the diaphragm and stop hiccupping.

Taking a break to burp the baby

It is a good idea to burp bottle-fed babies every time they consume 2 to 3 ounces.

If a baby is breastfed, it is a good idea to burp the baby while switching between breasts.

Prevention

Hiccups are often not preventable, but following the strategies below may help:

• Feeding the baby before they become very hungry, to keep them calm
• Sitting the baby upright for half an hour after each feeding
• Repositioning the bottle so that no air is near the teat
• Ensuring that the baby's mouth is latched over the whole nipple

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