The hiccups can be stopped by applying warm compresses to the abdomen and making the newborn cry.
1. Warm compresses on the abdomen: newborns sucking in cool air can lead to diaphragmatic contraction, causing hiccups, can be warmed up the abdomen to alleviate the problem of hiccups in newborns. Hot towels can be applied to the baby’s abdomen to reduce the discomfort of the baby inhaling cool air, thus reducing hiccups. Note that the temperature of the hot towel should be about 40 ℃, to avoid the temperature is too high to burn the baby’s skin.
2. Make the newborn cry: in the case of newborns inhaling cool air, can make the diaphragm spasm contraction, resulting in hiccups. If you let your child cry twice, it will help to relieve the diaphragm spasm contraction and stop the hiccups.
It is important to note that if your newborn has hiccups occasionally, you should try to stop the hiccups in time and do not worry too much. You should also do a good job of keeping your newborn warm so that he or she does not get cold. In addition, you should develop good feeding habits, pay attention to breastfeeding posture, and avoid overfeeding or starving your newborn.
If the newborn hiccups do not stop for a long time, you should consult a doctor for a clear diagnosis and follow the doctor’s instructions for targeted treatment.