Newborn hiccups can be held vertically, scratching, distraction and other methods to stop hiccups.
1. will baby vertical hold: after feeding can vertical hold up the baby, gently pat the back to help the baby out of the stomach inside the air, or hands rubbed hot and then gently rub the baby’s abdomen clockwise to help exhaust, can be effective hiccups.
2. Tickle the baby: use the fingertips of one hand to gently itch around the baby’s mouth or ear, so that the baby’s nerves can be relaxed, can quickly stop hiccups.
3. Divert attention: attention diversion can also relieve hiccups, moms and dads can take out toys or make fun to divert the baby’s attention.
Hiccups are a common condition in newborns, mainly because the autonomic nerves that regulate the diaphragm are not yet well developed, and hiccups will occur after being slightly stimulated. It has no adverse effect on the child’s health, so there is no need to worry.