Baby hiccups are common but can be stressful for newborns and parents. Pediatricians share information and tips for reducing them. Mikolette / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Wendy L. Hunter, M.D.

Newborn hiccups are normal – in fact, hiccups are common in babies under a year old. Hiccups are usually harmless and don't bother babies. "My daughter hiccuped almost daily in the womb and almost ...

Seeing your newborn hiccup can feel worrying at first, especially if it happens right after a feed. Those little “hic” sounds come from the diaphragm muscle suddenly tightening, which pushes air out ...