Hiccups are a reflex phenomenon caused by convulsive contractions of the diaphragm. In newborns, it is observed quite often. A short hiccup (within 10-15 minutes) is not a pathology and does not cause much inconvenience to the child himself. However, the reasons for its appearance should be analyzed and eliminated.
Instructions
Step 1
It is believed that a child hiccups if he is cold. Indeed, the body of a newborn often reacts in this way to hypothermia. If the hiccups start on the street, then try to get home as soon as possible and feed the baby right away, even if the feeding time has not yet come. If at home, take it in your arms, warm it with your warmth, give it warm water. The child will warm up, the hiccups will stop.
Step 2
It is believed that it is impossible to overfeed children who are breastfed. This is not entirely true. It is not recommended to feed a healthy baby more often than after 1, 5 - 2 hours. Otherwise, digestive disorders may occur, and the stretched stomach wall by pressure on the diaphragm will provoke hiccups. Don't overfeed your baby.
Step 3
If the baby sucks too actively, then air bubbles enter the stomach along with milk. In this case, hiccups are also possible. Immediately after feeding, hold the baby vertically ("column") for some time so that the air swallowed by him along with milk comes out of the stomach. For a bottle-fed baby, purchase a special anti-colic bottle that prevents air bubbles from entering the stomach. In any case, the hole in the nipple should be small for the baby to suck slowly.
Step 4
Hiccups in a newborn child may occur as a result of fright caused by a sudden noise, a sharp pop, turning on or off the light, the fact that it was picked up by a stranger, or emotional overload. Protect the baby from visitors, give up loud music, try to minimize everything that can frighten the baby.
Step 5
If the hiccups of a newborn baby are frequent occurrences, you should consult your doctor. Long, persistent hiccups can be a manifestation of a serious illness.
