Question
What causes baby hiccups? What methods can be used to relieve them?
Answer
Baby hiccups are caused by diaphragmatic spasms, a common occurrence in newborns within the first one or two months. When a baby is exposed to cold air or drinks milk too quickly, the diaphragm contracts suddenly, leading to a series of inhalation sounds and hiccups. To relieve the hiccups, you can let the baby continue breastfeeding when they hiccup, or offer them cool water. Sometimes, using light or sound as a form of stimulation can also help alleviate the hiccups.