Colic is like a puzzle, that has not been worked out as yet. No one in fact is familiar with what generates it, and there is no “single size fits every one” treatment for it also. The positive thing is that the baby’s wailing sooner or later comes to an end, because the colic stops eventually. But having a wailing baby is hard to deal with, in the first place, and whilst you are by now exhausted and perhaps a little stressed out from a demanding day, it is extremely tough without a doubt. In this post I am going to give you some helpful tips to help your colicky baby to get relief without losing your mind in the process. Ready? Let’s get started!

First of all, always make sure that it is really colic’s. If you haven’t had the little one checked out by a doctor, do so. Sometimes what’s written off as colic is really a milk allergy or some other true gastric disorder, like acid reflux. If the baby is on formula, you should ask if making a change in brand might help.

In today’s video you’ll find the best tips to help your colicky baby without losing your mind.

1. Take your baby for a walk or a car ride.

Both clasping your baby either above alongside your shoulder and resting on your chest are proper stances. To a certain extent crying over and over again leads to formation of gas, so if not anything besides you might assist in releasing the gas and as a result decrease a little of your baby’s uneasiness. For especially infantile babies, the thud of your heart thumping is frequently to a certain extent comforting, and can assist in relaxing them.

2. Rocking improves the symptoms on a colicky baby.

It does not amount to what you make use of, whether it is a rocking chair on which you sit jointly, or gently sway your baby’s cradle, or thump your baby’s bouncer seat. The periodic movement is good for comforting a colicky baby. Yet again, clasping baby next to your chest whilst you sway to and from in a chair assists as baby can listen to your heart beating.

3. Music can improve your colicky baby symptoms.

Music time and again comforts a wailing baby, above all lullabies. A few babies illustrate a noticeable fondness for a certain melodic manner, and although it does not make them go off to sleep, it might aid to divert them sufficiently to discontinue wailing.

4. Sucking a pacifier has proven also to help your colicky baby.

This technique functioned extremely fine with one of my boys. Initially I considered that he was hungry, and so attempted to feed him a little extra, but my motherly instincts believed that it might in fact possibly make things bad. As a result I try a pacifier. My son on no account would suck on a pacifier on any other time, however in the evenings while he suffered from colic, he in fact looked as if he was feeling well again when he started to suck on the pacifier. As soon as he stopped suffering from colic, he did not want it any more.

5. Switch to anti-colic bottles.

If your baby is suffering more and more from colic’s lately, and you have already reviewed with the pediatrician the formula he is taking, and you know that there is no gastric problem going on. But even so, your baby continues to have colic, try to change all the feeding bottles, for those that are anti-colic. Babies tend to have more colic when they take in air when feeding. If you minimize the intake of air through the bottles, it can be a great help.

6. Try a baby massage.

Body massage has many benefits for the human body, and babies are no exception. When you notice that your baby is restless, irritable. A body massage may be a good option. The massage for colic is fundamentally beneficial if you give it, in the abdominal, pelvic area, and in the medial and lower back. Do it in circular motions first, but then pointing to the lower back. This technique is to release gases from the abdominal cavity.

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7. Try white noise.

We already mentioned music among the things that can help a baby with colic. But also the white noise can tremendously help a baby to find relief during a colic attack. White noise can make your baby feel like he’s in the womb again through whooshing and background noises. This will help your baby relax.

8. Wear your baby.

When you wear your baby, he or she will feel more secure, calm, warm, loved and cared for. This wellness feelings can help calm your baby and ease the colic pain, in addition to the fact that, being in an upright position and moving can help him release gases as well, and therefore feel better.

9. Burp your baby properly.

During milk feeds your baby can swallow a lot of air, if after feedings you are not burping properly, gases can accumulate and produce colic. Burp your baby with gentle thumps on the back. The classic position with the baby’s head over your shoulder is good enough to release gases from the upper intestinal tract.

 

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Final thoughts about how to help your colicky baby to get relief.

Probably out of every one of these tips, you will come across 1 or 2 that will facilitate to either make your baby sleep or comfort your baby. And keep in mind, colic goes away in due course. Be certain that you continue to inform your health care practitioner in relation to the colic, as if it continues to go on for an excessively long time, then it might be essential to make sure of additional causes.

It doesn’t matter if you are a new mommy or not, dealing with a colicky baby can be overwhelming. The constant crying is heartbreaking and nerve wracking, and leaves you with a sense of helplessness. But don’t lose heart; the only good thing I can tell you about colic is that its temporary.

I hope this tips helps you a lot with your colicky baby. If you have anything to share that can help other mommies, please do so in the comments below.

Zadi, xo.

Disclaimer: The information on this post is for educational and entertainment use only. Under no circumstances, this information is to replace the pediatric doctor’s advice about your baby’s health. For proper care, always check with the doctor.