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A member asked:

I have a serious concern. i left my 2months old son with his grandmother and she gave him a little bit of sugar when he had hiccups. apparently it help to stop hiccups (which i know is nonsense). what are the dangers of this?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

The danger is to your relationship which will suffer from the event. The kid is at no risk.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2021

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A little bit of sugar did not do any harm to the child. Not even a temporary one. Wish you, your son and his grandmother good health!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/24/2021

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