Newborns have relatively weak constitutions, so as parents, we should pay attention to taking good care of our babies, which can also make their bodies healthier. Observant mothers will notice that newborns also experience hiccups, which many mothers are concerned about. So what is the reason for 18 day old newborns experiencing light hiccups?
What is the reason for 18 day old newborns experiencing light hiccups?
1、 Improper care of the baby can cause them to feel cold outside, and the cold and hot air can be reversed and not smooth. As the saying goes, "drinking cold air" can trigger hiccups;
2、 Due to improper breastfeeding, if breastfeeding is not restrained, or if raw and cold milk is consumed excessively or cold medicines are taken excessively, qi stagnation will occur, spleen and stomach function will weaken, and qi movement will be disrupted, causing the stomach qi to reverse and cause hiccups.
3、 Due to eating too quickly or crying before eating, a momentary choking can also trigger hiccups.
4、 Due to the overall horizontal position of the baby's stomach, there is air in the stomach that needs to be expelled.
5、 It is caused by the baby's indigestion.
6、 Newborns with underdeveloped diaphragm often experience hiccups due to sudden forceful contraction of the diaphragm.
How to prevent newborn hiccups?
1. When breastfeeding, one should pay attention to the correct posture and be mindful that the head is higher than the body.
2. When breastfeeding, be careful not to let the milk flow too quickly, and also avoid artificial feeding too quickly. Tilt the bottle at a 45 degree angle to allow the bubbles to run to the bottom of the bottle and prevent the baby from burping due to the bubbles;
3. Every time you finish breastfeeding, hold it upright and gently pat its back until it burps before putting it down. This will make the baby's digestive system more comfortable.
If a newborn experiences hiccups, mothers should not worry. It may be due to improper feeding posture. It is important to adjust the posture in a timely manner and stand the baby up and pat their back after they are full. If there is a phenomenon of 18 day old newborns experiencing light hiccups in daily life, mothers can adjust according to the above methods.
