Babies Hiccups Vomiting Colic

Babies Hiccups Vomiting Colic

• Many babies get hiccups. It doesn't worry them and usually stops after they burp.
• It's normal for most babies to spill out a little milk after feeding.
• Sometimes babies vomit if they have a cold or sore ears. If your baby vomits a lot it can be dangerous so see a doctor immediately.
• Colic describes babies who are upset after a feed, usually later in the day. They scream, double up in pain and clench their fists.
• Little is known about colic, which usually affects babies between two weeks and four months. If you are concerned, take your baby to see your doctor.
• What you can do to help if your baby has colic:
  • Feed baby calmly and, if possible, not too quickly.
  • Burp baby after each feed.
  • Keep baby warm but not hot.
  • Lie baby on its side and roll a rug up against the baby's stomach to give gentle pressure.
  • Learn baby massage.
• There are commercial medicines available from chemists which may help. Check them out with your doctor or child health nurse first.

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