Is it because he is having it too fast? He gets them all the time, and they seem so uncomfortable for him.
2007-01-25 17:09:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Hi, imy 6 week old baby did the same thing and he had GERD acid reflux. He hiccuped atleast 6 times a day and he absolutely hated them. I found out that it was because GERD gives them hiccups and when they get them the acid from their stomache comes up and burns them. I would go and see your doc or ped right away. It is soo so painful for the little things. It could also be nothing to worry about but its worth checking. Please do check. Remember, why would it be uncomfortable? Has to be hurting him/her. Good luck girl! xxx
2007-01-25 17:15:54 · answer #1 · answered by lil_mika_0987 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During the first few months you can be sure that your baby will hiccup at regular intervals, particularly when he/she gets excited or just after a feed. This is quite normal and is nothing to be unduly alarmed about. Hiccups are just one of the many normal behaviours and reflexes that are common for newborn babies that parents (particularly first time parents) need to be aware of and get used to. Undoubtedly it has much to do with the relative immaturity of your baby’s internal organs. As your baby develops and matures, so too will the hiccupping reduce in intensity and frequency. There isn’t a lot you can do to stop the hiccups in a newborn baby. Certainly the old wives-tale solutions for adults (such as standing on your head, breathing into a paper bag, getting a scare etc.,) should not be tried on your infant. In fact, probably the only thing you can do is to patiently wait the hiccups out and try to comfort or distract your baby while the hiccups persist. Frequent burping during feeding may decrease the instances of hiccups, but once they start there is very little that you can do. Spitting Milk: Does your baby spit up after every feeding? Although it's messy, you probably don't need to worry. Spitting up rarely signifies a serious problem. As long as your baby seems comfortable and is gaining weight, there's little cause for concern. Normally, a valve (lower esophageal sphincter) between the esophagus and the stomach keeps stomach contents where they belong. Until this valve has time to mature, spitting up may be an issue — especially if your baby eats too much or too quickly. Minimal spitting up doesn't hurt. It isn't likely to cause coughing, choking or discomfort — even during sleep. Chances are your baby won't even notice the fluid dripping out of his or her mouth. Spitting up tends to peak at age 4 months, and most babies stop spitting up by age 12 months.
2016-03-29 03:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes he is probably just eating too fast. i get the hiccups when i eat too fast. i know his hiccups look uncomfortable but they are not for babies like they are for adults or older children. some babies get them alot. no worries!!
2007-01-25 17:20:37 · answer #3 · answered by blondie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies get hiccups just because.....their digestive system is improving, and it gets messed up a little.
The only way to get rid of hiccups is to feed them a little more food. Not always what they need though.
2007-01-25 20:44:00 · answer #4 · answered by gg 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he may be drinking too fast. if you have one of those high brad bottles, see what the "drip number" is. like, a nipple with the number 3, is for older infants who can handle the fast flow of formula. try seeing what is up with the nipple. that might be the problem. as for making it a little more comfortable, i used to give my daughter peppermint water. put a peppermint in a bottle, shake it up a little bit till it turns a little pink, and take the peppermint out. it can ease the hiccups AND upset stomachs too. i used it for my daughter and it worked great! good luck!
2007-01-25 17:18:29 · answer #5 · answered by Mandie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they taking air IN ,there's many bottles on the market to prevent it
or take some intermissions during feeding .
an adult id we eat to fast we get hiccups also .
2007-01-25 17:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal for them to get hiccups. It's because their nervous systems are immature. He'll grow out of this. Are you breastfeeding or bottle?
2007-01-25 17:14:26 · answer #7 · answered by ThatLady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be to fast. Try a slower nipple and make sure to get some burps in between feedings. This will help out. Good luck
2007-01-25 17:15:48 · answer #8 · answered by umindy78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They drink to quickly. In doing so, they inhale too much oxygen.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiccup
2007-01-25 17:17:35 · answer #9 · answered by Jon R. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they have air... they were able to get some air while drinking milk
2007-01-25 17:13:34 · answer #10 · answered by blueberry2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋