Kids A health and safety column from Children's Mercy of Kansas City, Mo.
Kids can be especially cute with the hiccups.
But it's sometimes frightening for young children. And it seems dangerous when infants are hiccuping. Hiccups are also downright uncomfortable and a little irritating if you can't get rid of them. Mo. Hiccups are simple to explain. Wible says hiccups may occur in small infants because they swallow air during feedings.