Hiccups in new born

Short-term hiccups in newborns will usually go away on their own. You can offer baby a pacifier as swallowing action may be enough to get the diaphragm back under control. Alternatively, simply rocking your baby or gently rub baby's back can put an end to hiccups. Most hiccup last several minutes at most. You should bring baby to the doctor's if baby hiccups for hours. Long term hiccups may be a result of gastroesophageal reflux.