Patient's question:
My daughter has been born for a few months, occasionally she will have hiccups, but they usually go away after a while. Today she had hiccups again, and they just wouldn't stop. I gave her a little hot water, but it didn't help. I'm very worried about the baby. What should I do if the baby keeps hiccuping and won't stop?Doctor's answer:
Newborns can be distracted with toys or played soft music during hiccups to reduce the frequency. Most hiccuping in newborns is benign and self-limiting. They are not as uncomfortable as adults. Hiccups will improve in a short time. Of course, prevention should be the main method to prevent newborn hiccups. The child should not be fed when crying or frustrated. Correct posture and position should be maintained during feeding. For breastfed newborns, if the milk supply is sufficient, avoid fast milk flow during feeding. Formula-fed infants should also avoid eating too quickly, too fast, too cold, or too hot. Swallow slowly while sucking.