For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Everyone is familiar with hiccups. We all experience them from time to time, less and less often as we grow older. Babies are particularly prone to hiccups, even within the womb, sometimes as early as the 6th week after conception. But hiccups are usually nothing to worry about. They may last for a minute or up to an hour but do the baby no harm — in fact some infants seem amused by the surprise caused.
Hiccups are most likely to occur just after a feed or when the child gets excited. Why do babies get hiccups? Hiccups have nothing to do with breathing. While there are several ways to try and stop baby hiccups, there are a few things that should be avoided altogether:. Of course, you may want to try a few tricks to prevent baby hiccups from happening in the first place. Baby hiccups tend to happen less frequently as kids mature.
At the end of the day, remember that baby or newborn hiccups are rarely a cause for concern. Yes, some infants are just prone to frequent hiccuping; in fact, plenty of babies get them in the womb too! If you ever felt your bump jump in a rhythmic pattern, baby hiccups were likely the culprit! In the meantime, if your infant has the occasional episode here or there, try to worry less and enjoy the adorable little high-pitched sound while it lasts….
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Bookmark BookmarkTick BookmarkAdd save. By Meredith Franco Meyers. Why Do Babies Get Hiccups? This may have felt like quick, rhythmic jerks in your uterus.
In any case, hiccups are usually nothing to worry about. When the diaphragm gets irritated, it might involuntarily contract, quickly causing air to get sucked in a little more forcefully than a usual breath. In general, try to help him relax. This will typically help relieve them. Still, you can help keep him relaxed and comfortable as possible by having some easy playtime, gently rocking him, and making sure his diaper is clean.
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