How to prevent hiccups in newborns?

Generally speaking, since the digestive system of newborns is not fully developed, it is easy for them to hiccup and spit up milk. This is a normal phenomenon and parents do not need to worry too much. Every time after feeding the baby, the mother should hold the baby upright and pat the baby's burp, which can relieve the spitting up of milk. Parents must pay attention to it. Sometimes the baby may hiccup because he has caught a cold. At this time, it is necessary to keep the baby warm.

How to prevent hiccups in newborns

1. If the hiccups and milk regurgitation are caused by "gastroesophageal reflux", you can let the baby lean on an adult's shoulder to pass gas after feeding, and do not let the baby lie flat within half an hour. When the baby is 4 months old, you can add rice flour to increase the viscosity of the milk and prevent hiccups.

2. Allergy to milk protein can also cause hiccups in babies. If the hiccups are caused by this reason, you can use a special formula according to the doctor's instructions.

3. Feed your baby in a quiet state and environment. Never feed your baby when he is too hungry or crying loudly.

4. Accurate breastfeeding posture is very important. Avoid feeding too hastily, too quickly, too cold or too hot.

5. Let the baby take a short break in the middle of drinking milk, stand upright on your legs, and gently pat his back to pass gas. Burping after the baby is done can avoid continuous hiccups to a certain extent.

What causes hiccups in babies?

1. Wrong posture

When feeding the baby, if mothers use the wrong posture, it is easy for the baby to inhale too much air, causing hiccups.

2. Eating too quickly

When babies are hungry, they will suck milk more quickly and choke easily. This is caused by eating too quickly. If the baby is bottle-fed, the nipple is large and the milk flows quickly, so the baby will naturally suck quickly, which can easily lead to hiccups.

3. The baby is cold and frightened

When the baby's abdomen gets cold, he is prone to continuous hiccups. Also, if you eat cold milk or food that is too cold, you are more likely to have hiccups. In addition, if the baby is accidentally frightened while feeding, it can easily cause hiccups.

4. Indigestion

If your baby's burps have a sour and rancid smell, it means that the burps may be caused by indigestion. Mothers can pat their babies on the back or let them drink hawthorn water to help them breathe.