Hiccup, is a diaphragm contraction which may happen almost at every age group. In addition to adults, babies and even newborns may have hiccups. Hiccup in babies appears as a very common condition. The rapid growth of the stomach in this period may cause hiccups. Other reasons which may cause hiccups in babies may be not burping your baby properly, swallowing air, sudden temperature change and excitement.
In newborn babies, hiccups may be observed more commonly in the first few months. Hiccup is an uncontrollable reflex similar to coughing and sneezing. This condition of babies may last for up to 7 minutes in average. Hiccup, which starts after the baby is full, may actually be considered as an evidence of the baby’s digesting those eaten. The baby can fight on their own with short-term hiccups. However, if the hiccup lasts longer than 4 minutes, the babies have feel uncomfortable with it. If the problems such as vomit accompany the hiccup, asking for a specialist’s help may be a correct and useful decision. Short-term hiccups can be eliminated with same simple actions. During search for a solution, the baby’s hiccups can be followed regularly and the method of taking measures may change depending on the situation.