2. Burp your baby more often Your baby may have hiccups because of trapped air in their stomach. Burping can help your baby get rid of excess air that causes hiccups.

Medically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MD Medically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MD Burping helps to get rid of baby hiccups because it eliminates gas and relieves bloating. Using a pacifier and ...

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Other techniques include baby exercises. Lay them on a blanket on the floor and begin bicycling their legs, or moving their legs up and around in a circular motion in each direction.

So, should I burp my baby? The bottom line is: it’s up to you. Gently burping a baby is not harmful. If you feel burping is helpful to your baby, then keep doing what you’re doing.