Hiccups in babies who are a few days old may be caused by cold or improper breastfeeding, which can be relieved by keeping them warm and adjusting the way of breastfeeding. At the same time, we need to be alert to pathological causes, such as a long time without relief need to consult a doctor.
1. Cold: Temperature changes or cold air inhalation can cause hiccups in infants. At this time, warm water can be given to drink, while the chest and abdomen covered with cotton blanket, winter can also be placed outside the blanket a hot water bag to keep warm, do a good job to keep the baby warm may be able to relieve the symptoms of infant hiccups.
2. Improper breastfeeding: babies inhale a lot of air during feeding, which can cause hiccups. At this time, you should pay attention to adjust the way of breastfeeding, to avoid the baby to eat the milk mixed with air, and gently pat the baby’s back after the end of feeding, which can help to reduce the hiccups of infants.
If the hiccups are too frequent or persistent, parents should pay attention to them and be alert to the possibility that the infant may be suffering from a disease. Parents should take their infants to the hospital to check for epilepsy, intracranial hemorrhage, or congenital tumors in the skull to avoid delays or adverse reactions.