What to do if a newborn baby hiccups after feeding

Not only does a small child periodically spit up after feeding, he also begins to hiccup. Familiar situation? We explain why you should not worry and what to do about it.

1. No, the child is not cold. Grandparents will prove to you in several voices that the baby hiccups because he is cold, even if it is +24 at home. But it's not.

2. Hiccups are a variant of the norm. During feeding, the baby swallows excess air, which leads to hiccups. It can also arise from overdistension of the stomach or from anxiety.

3. Feed on demand. When breastfeeding, the mother intuitively knows when the baby needs to be fed. According to the recommendations of pediatricians, at least 2 hours should pass between feedings. But with a special concern of the child, this interval may be less. If the child is not really hungry, he will not eat. On breastfeeding, a child cannot overeat, because he will simply refuse excess food.

3. Try eating fewer foods that cause gas: cabbage, legumes, carbonated drinks.

4. Adjust how the baby takes the breast when feeding. Proper grip minimizes the risk of swallowing excess air.

5. During feeding, try to create an atmosphere in which the child is not distracted or disturbed.

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