Many new mothers encounter the problem of baby hiccups, in fact, it is normal for small babies to hiccup after eating milk. The hiccups are often caused by crying, breastfeeding, or swallowing too quickly. In mild cases, the hiccups will disappear on their own in a few minutes, but in heavy cases, they can cause the baby to turn blue and have difficulty inhaling, even affecting sleep. All mothers should learn to help their babies relieve the symptoms of hiccups. Why do babies hiccup easily? Normal babies, like adults, have a thin layer of muscle between the thoracic and abdominal cavities called the diaphragm, which separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and serves to separate and protect the thoracic and abdominal organs. Unlike adults, infants are predominantly abdominal breathers, and the diaphragm is part of the infant’s respiratory muscles. When the diaphragm contracts, the thoracic cavity expands, causing an inspiratory action; when the diaphragm relaxes, the thoracic volume decreases, causing an expiratory action. When a baby eats milk too fast or inhales cold air, the plant nerves are stimulated, causing a sudden contraction of the diaphragm, resulting in rapid inhalation and a “burp” sound, which is called baby hiccups when the sound is made rhythmically. 5 small remedies to effectively eliminate baby hiccups Watching your baby hiccup is unbearable, how can you help relieve your baby’s hiccups? The following 5 small remedies can help your baby effectively relieve hiccups. 1, when the baby hiccups, first pick up the baby, gently pat its back and feed some hot water. 2. Pick up the baby and use the tip of the index finger of one hand to gently tickle the baby around the mouth or ears, usually until the baby cries and the hiccups disappear naturally. Because the nerves around the mouth are sensitive, tickling can relax the nerves and the hiccups will disappear. 3. Pick up the baby and stimulate the bottom of his feet to make him cry, which will stop the sudden contraction of the diaphragm. 4.Don’t feed your baby when he is overly hungry or cries a lot, this is also a measure to avoid hiccups. 5. Use toys or soft music to divert your baby’s emotions and reduce the frequency of hiccups when he or she is hiccuping. Babies with severe hiccups are alert to potential diseases Babies with hiccups are mostly benign self-limiting hiccups that do not feel as uncomfortable as adults and will be fine after a while, but if your baby has severe hiccups with other symptoms, you should pay attention. For example, babies with GERD may hiccup more often, and if your baby hiccups a lot, especially if he or she spits up a lot, coughs, or seems irritable, it is recommended that you consult your doctor. In addition, if your baby hiccups to an uncontrollable degree or very frequently, or if he still hiccups frequently after the age of 1 year, it’s time to take him to the hospital. Abnormal hiccups may indicate that your baby has a more serious underlying condition, but this is very rare. The best way to deal with hiccups is to prevent them. 1. Babies should not eat when they are crying and depressed, and they should have the correct posture and position when eating milk. 2. For breastfed babies, if breast milk is sufficient, avoid making milk flow too fast when eating; 3. For artificially fed babies, avoid eating quickly, fast, cold and hot, and swallow slowly when sucking.