Hiccups in children are a common problem, and many parents are confused and troubled because sometimes children may also vomit milk due to hiccups. They are not only worried about their health, but also about not getting enough nutrition. So, what are the hazards of hiccups in babies after drinking milk?
Hiccups, as a common symptom in infancy, often leave parents at a loss. Hiccups are a manifestation of incomplete development of the child's diaphragm, so children born with hiccups are more likely to experience continuous hiccups in the first few months. This is because their diaphragm is stimulated by food, but cannot adjust quickly, so muscle contraction will cause continuous hiccups. Severe hiccups can even affect a child's normal breathing, leading to various sleep problems.
Sometimes a child's hiccups can last for five to ten minutes, and the baby keeps making a "giggling" sound. Parents are naturally very anxious, but normal hiccups have little impact on the child's body and often disappear on their own after a few minutes. If parents are concerned about their child's hiccups, they can use tickling or foot stimulation to help them stop hiccups.
Feeding hot water to children can also have a significant relieving effect, but if they are already spitting milk, it is best to gently pat their back and scratch their mouth to make them itch, which can temporarily stop hiccups. Moreover, it is not suitable for breastfeeding after the baby makes a big noise, which can easily cause hiccups.
