Hiccup itself is a distressing thing, both for adults and children. Many parents see their children's hiccups being very uncomfortable, so they hope to find ways to quickly relieve them. But what should children do to stop hiccups?
In fact, there are many different ways to stop children's hiccups, but today the editor will mainly share three of them with you.
1. Bend down and drink water to stop hiccups
Firstly, let the child bow at a 90 degree angle, and then take a big sip of warm water, which can effectively help the child stop hiccups. Everyone will be curious about the principle behind this. In fact, this is because the stomach is close to the diaphragm, which can warm the diaphragm from the inside and relieve spasms.
2. Hold your breath to stop hiccups
Directly teaching children to hold their breath takes about 40 seconds, but this method is not very suitable for children with poor cardiovascular function, as it can easily lead to accidents.
3. Tongue extension to stop hiccups
When a child's hiccups cannot be stopped, it is advisable to find a piece of gauze and place it on top of their tongue. Then, use your hand to pinch and stretch the tongue outward, which will cause gas to continuously rise in the abdomen and alleviate the hiccups.
Children's hiccups are usually caused by eating too quickly or drooling too much. Once hiccups occur, they will feel particularly uncomfortable and cannot be stopped for a long time. At this time, you can try the above methods of stopping hiccups, which are very effective and safe!
