My newborn of 2 weeks and 2 days gets the hiccups often. I feel so bad for the little guy because he gets all wound up (very excited) during nursing sessions. Does anyone know what these hiccups could be caused from? How can I help him get rid of them or lessen them? He gets so upset. I feel so bad. :(
2007-10-23 06:38:34 · 3 answers · asked by Miley 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Hiccups are normal and he will probably get them for no reason also. Congrats on the new baby! I have answered many of your pre-natal questions and i am so glad you finally had that baby! Try rubbing your finger on the side of his cheek and if he tries to suck it then he is hungry. Pay attention to how often he eats and offer to feed him before he gets too hungry. I had my son on a schedule and offered to feed him every two to three hours for the first few weeks then started spreading them out as he got bigger. The hiccups and gas are going to come you just have to try to make him more comfortable and calm before, during and after feedings and burp him well. Good luck!
2007-10-24 02:36:09 · answer #1 · answered by micah z 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My little one also has the hiccups frequently.
But mine is more the trouble of having too much milk and she can't breathe / drink quick enough. I was told by lactation consultants that if this is the case, pump for 5 min or so before feeding. (It won't reduce how much milk you make - but I'm not trying to. I have too much at night and not enough it seems during the day.) So if you're having trouble with full breasts that's an option.
Also... besides letting her suffer through them I've found that a paci or even nursing can get rid of them. Hiccups hurt me... so when I see her with them it makes me cringe. Even if they don't seem to bother her at all.
Best of luck!
2007-10-23 06:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by Arneb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hiccups are normal. THeyre part of the development of his digestive system.
Burp him well, and feed him before he's hysterical. If he's worked up about getting his boobie you've missed his first quiet cues that he's hungry. Once he's freaking out he's sucking in air which can give him gas and make him all the more fussy.
2007-10-23 06:42:36 · answer #3 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋