Hiccups are caused by diaphragm irritation. In infants, the most common irritant is dilation of the stomach because this sits right under the diaphragm in babies. The stomach dilates when infant crying because baby swallowing air when crying. Also often occurs after feeds when stomach full and during sleep in sleep position pushes stomach up to diaphragm. Burping helps. Change in position may help
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