Question
Recently, my baby has a strange behavior of hiccuping before defecating. Why is this happening? What should I do?
Answer
A baby’s hiccups before each bowel movement are due to indigestion caused by food accumulation, which may be related to an unbalanced diet structure, irregular eating habits, or a decrease in Spleen and stomach function after a cold. It is recommended to give the baby a suitable diet, with as much light and easy-to-digest food as possible, including some vegetables and fruits, controlling the intake of meat and eggs, and some digestive medications, such as pediatric compound chicken gizzard powder and lactic acid granules.