Baby hiccups are actually normal physiological phenomena.
Because the nervous system of a newborn baby is not fully developed,
Sometimes breastfeeding too quickly, or inhaling cold air,
The nerves will be stimulated, and the diaphragm will undergo a sudden contraction,
Causes a rapid inhalation and a "burp" sound,
When such a sound is made rhythmically,
That's what we call hiccups.
First, the method of alleviating hiccups
1. Pick up the baby, gently pat the back, and then feed the baby breast milk to relieve the relief.
2. Pick up the baby, use one hand to gently scratch the baby's mouth or ear, or stimulate the soles of the baby's feet, when the baby makes a cry, the hiccup will disappear naturally.
3. Tease your baby with toys, divert his attention, and reduce the frequency of hiccups.
Second, there are good ways to prevent hiccups
1. Do not eat when the baby is crying, which can easily cause coughing and hiccups, which will seriously lead to suffocation.
2. Pay attention to the feeding posture. When feeding, your baby's body is in a straight line, head above his feet. When breastfeeding, avoid milk flowing too fast, artificial feeding should also pay attention to the mouth of the nipple is not too large, and make sure that the nipple is full of milk so that the baby does not swallow air.
3. Every time you finish feeding, you can tap the baby's back to let him burp, so that the baby's stomach will be more comfortable. It doesn't matter if the baby really can't beat it, but pay attention to see if the baby has leaked milk or spit up milk.
Chief Physician of the Department of Pediatrics of Foshan City Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital reminds:
If your baby burps frequently,
and affect the baby's mental condition, eating and other situations,
Your baby should be taken to the doctor for examination in time.