A colic baby and finding a colic remedy is one of the most difficult
problems a new parent has to cope with.
Most new parents are under pressure trying to deal with a new
routine and coping with infant colic and finding a remedy is an
added burden. The only
comfort that can be offered is, with 1 in 5 babies developing colic, many other parents
are suffering too and that by the time the colic baby is four months old the problem normally
disappears.
Colic baby symptoms are continuous loud crying, flexing and extending the legs,
clenching fists and often a distended tummy. Very often this occurs in the late afternoon
or early evening, although it can happen at any time.
What causes baby colic? There are many possible causes, but before deciding which colic remedy to try,
a parent must establish that the child is actually suffering from baby colic and
there is not another reason for the crying. Colic in infants, however distressing,
is not life threatening, but it is essential not to assume a crying baby has colic, check with your
doctor immediately.
Once infant colic has been diagnosed you should try to identify the cause. If you are breastfeeding
avoid foods that
are likely to cause gas. Make a note of what you are eating, baby may be intolerant to
something in your diet, including dairy products. If the baby is bottle fed your doctor may
suggest a change of formula. Don't overfeed the baby, we all know that bloated feeling when
we have overeaten, so why shouldn't baby feel the same. Try hard not to get stressed, I know
this isn't easy but many experts believe that babies are sensitive to stress around them and
react. It's a catch 22 situation, the more crying the greater the stress. Try to take turns
in dealing with the crying baby, even rope in grandparents or a close friend so that you can
walk away for 30minutes.
Gripe water has long been a colic remedy. Colic-Ease is a well known colic cure using natural ingredients,
A continuous soothing sound such as a washing machine or tumbledryer is a good home remedy for colic. There are
CD's available that can help, Pure White Noise produce some excellent ones, and I found that a tape of sea waves worked well,
particularly when gently rocking the child.
Seek your doctor's advice on medicines, he may recommend some treatment. If colic has been
diagnosed but there is any change in the baby's behaviour, go straight back to your doctor,
it's better to err on the safe side.
Finally remember that it will pass, in a few months that bundle, screaming with baby colic, will be toddling
about getting into more mischief than you can possibly imagine!
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