We've had to deal with hiccups at one point in our lives, but getting rid of them is another matter, if only there were a way ...

They happen to the best of us and, once they start, there’s often no controlling them. “It may be the nervous system and muscle system just practicing before they put on a big show at birth,” Dr.

Baby hiccups are normal, harmless, and should resolve within 15 minutes to an hour.

Hiccups can be distressing for young children, but home remedies like drinking cold water or eating a teaspoon of sugar may help them get relief.