Usually,
if your baby hiccups it doesn't mean that there is a serious disorder in the course of his / her development.
Not exact matches
Having a bottle that can tell you
if you are holding it at the right angle is beneficial
if you just can't quite get it right and want a little insurance that
baby's
hiccups will peter out.
(Of course,
if you're worried, or
if the
hiccups seem to be causing your
baby distress, then do contact your pediatrician.)
If you don't interfere and your
baby's
hiccups don't stop on their own, let their doctor know.
Also, talk to a doctor
if your
baby's
hiccups are disturbing their sleep or
if bouts of
hiccups continue to happen often after your child's first birthday.
If you haven't felt the
baby hiccup yet, you might now.
Don't worry
if your
baby has a bad case of the
hiccups.
Gripe water is a great method
if your
baby is suffering from gas, stomach issues, bloating, colic,
hiccups and even teething.
If your
baby starts waking up during the night again, don't panic: It's probably just a temporary
hiccup.
If your
baby continues to
hiccup for more than ten minutes, try giving her some gripe water.
«A
baby should be seen by a pediatrician
if the length of the bout of
hiccups is more than 20 minutes,» says Dr. Tuli.
When to See a Pediatrician
If your
baby's
hiccups are lasting longer than normal or occurring too often, it might be time to visit the doctor.
If you eat spicy food it's possible it'll make your
baby hiccup, but don't worry they'll pass fairly quickly.
If you feel kicks in the abdomen and
hiccups close to your heart, you may be carrying a breech
baby.
Deciphering
hiccups in an unborn
baby is a little tricky but
if you know what it feels like, it's unmistakable.
Your first question has to be
if your
baby is having
hiccups.
A sip here and there
if the
baby has
hiccups is fine, but too much water can fill the
baby up and take the place of nutritious breast milk or formula.
If your
baby spontaneously started
hiccuping, try feeding them to help relax their diaphragm.
If your
baby gets
hiccups during your pregnancy, there is nothing you need to do; they'll subside within a few minutes and your belly will settle into gentle kicks and rolls once again.