Now, with four children at home, I know that hiccups are usually just a normal part of a baby and infant’s life; I also know there are ways to help reduce the likelihood that they occur.

Prof Goddard says that there are various theories about why humans hiccup, but babies and those with stomach problems seem to hiccup more. Most of the home remedies are closer to folklore than ...

All babies cry. But there are lots you can do to ... yawns, blinking and droopy eyelids indicate fatigue; hiccups or looking away from you can mean "I need a little break"; and frowns or grunts ...