How to deal with burping in babies

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Doctor's answer:

Newborn hiccups are often caused by three main reasons. First, improper care can lead to external exposure to cold wind, causing an imbalance of hot and cold qi, which disrupts the smooth flow of qi, commonly referred to as being "exposed to cold air" triggering hiccups. Second, improper diet can also cause hiccups. If the intake of milk or food is excessive or uncontrolled, leading to accumulation and poor digestion, or if too much cold milk is consumed or overly cold medications are taken, qi stagnation occurs, weakening the spleen and stomach function, disrupting the ascending and descending movement of qi, causing stomach qi to rise and move the diaphragm, thus triggering hiccups. Third, eating too quickly or eating after being startled or crying can also cause temporary choking, leading to hiccups.
When eating, it is also important to avoid haste, speed, extreme cold, or extreme heat. During feeding, it is advisable to swallow less and chew slowly. When a newborn hiccups, toys can be used to distract them, or gentle music can be played to shift their focus and reduce the frequency of hiccups.