why do baby take hicups and how to settle it

A. Hiccups can be due to feeding too much, breathing too much air at once, irritants in the atmosphere, change in temperature, allergic reactions, gastroesophageal reflux etc. Always feed the baby in an upright position, avoid overfeeding, burp the baby during and after each feed, use sensory distractions like showing them something exciting like a toy or a cartoon, make sure that the baby is properly latched to your nipple. Always wash or sanitize your hands before handling your baby. Check Babyhug Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer : It protects from disease causing bacteria and germs. It kills 99.9 % germs. It is enriched with glycerin to moisturise your hands. Provides rinse free and rapid disinfection.