If your baby is under 5 months old and cries for more than one consecutive hour, three or more days a week, it is likely colic.
There are some strategies that will be useful to you. Some work better if your baby has digestive problems, while others are more effective if what your baby needs is to relax and feel secure.
Check the bottle: If you feed your baby with bottles, it is important to ensure they are not causing your baby to swallow too much air. The more air swallowed during feeding, the more likely the baby will have stomach problems.
Keep your baby upright while feeding: Try to keep your baby more upright when feeding so the milk flows more directly to the tummy. If the baby is curled up or bent forward, it’s more likely air will get in along with the milk.
Burp often: Burping releases air bubbles trapped in your baby’s tummy. Don’t wait until feeding is finished to burp. Try to burp when switching breasts if breastfeeding, or every few minutes if bottle feeding.
Ask about changing formula: Formula usually doesn’t cause colic, but if your baby has colic, it’s worth trying a different brand. Ask your doctor if you can use a formula that doesn’t contain the protein found in cow’s milk.
Prepare a natural remedy: Parents have treated baby colic for generations with natural remedies such as mild herbal teas (especially fennel, dill, anise, mint, and chamomile). Be very careful with doses, so first consult a trusted herbalist and always talk to your baby’s doctor. Some breastfeeding moms say that when they drink these teas, their baby improves.
Massage your baby: A gentle tummy massage can help release gas or at least improve your baby’s stomach comfort and mood.
Use a warm water bag: Some babies like the feeling of a warm water bag on their tummy. Fill one of those special hot water bags with warm water and wrap it in a towel. Place it on your tummy and lay your baby on top. Be very careful that the water isn’t too hot. What feels warm to you may be too hot for a baby’s sensitive skin.
Scent the environment: Some babies respond well to smells. Aromatherapy includes specific essential oil formulas for a variety of problems and conditions, from headaches to tiredness, anxiety, and fear.
Give your baby a bath: A warm bath during a colic episode can distract and relax the baby. Some babies love to be held under the shower, with a gentle stream falling on their back. Your baby may be soothed by the rhythmic sound of the water as well.
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