How Do You Get Rid Of Hiccups In An Infant?
Hiccups can be annoying to infants and new parents but are very common. There is no sure reason why infants get the hiccups. According to the Children, Youth and Women’s Health Services, breathing is one of the things the body does without thinking, but sometimes the body’s signals are confused and an extra message is sent from the brain to diaphragm causing it to contract too quickly and causing an infant to get the hiccups. Start by understanding that hiccups are quite common in infants. According to drSpock.com, hiccups are a newborn reflex and will become less frequent over time. Staying calm is helpful. Changing the breathing pattern of an infant can aid in easing hiccups. Offer the baby a bottle with formula, or nurse. According to drSpock.com, another option is to use 4 oz. water mixed with 1/4 tsp. sugar. Mix the sugar in the water until dissolved and allow the baby to slowly drink from a bottle. The Children, Youth and Women’s Health services also recommends that something sou
