Question

Newborns around one month old often experience hiccups after feeding, even when trying to hold and pat them, the hiccups do not subside. How should one handle this situation?

Answer

Newborn hiccups are usually benign and self-limiting, and they do not cause discomfort like in adults, usually stopping on their own after a while. To prevent newborn hiccups, one should pay attention to the following points: avoid feeding the baby when it is crying or irritable, and ensure correct posture and position during feeding. For breastfed newborns, it is important to avoid milk flowing too quickly. When a newborn has hiccups, you can use toys to distract its attention or play soft music to shift its emotions, reducing the frequency of hiccups.