Dealing with Your Colicky Baby
Excessive crying might trouble you in a lot of ways. There are a lot of simple ways to deal with this problem, some of which are mentioned below:
- Trying something natural
Since long, colicky babies are known to have been treated by some natural remedies brewed up by their parents, you can also try herbal teas like peppermint and chamomile. Be careful, as far as the dosage is concerned. Consult a dependable herbalist and keep in touch with your baby’s doctor.
- Medication
You might treat your baby by providing him/her the right kind of medication. If you are able to identify the problem, it will become very easy for you to find the right medicine for your baby. If the problem is related to stomach, gripe water (Herbs + sodium bicarbonate) can be a good choice. You can try anti-gas drops specially made for babies. But before giving any medicine to your baby, make it a point to take advice from your doctor.
- A gentle massage
If you rub the belly of the infant gently, it will help to discharge unnecessary gases from the baby’s tummy. Massaging the baby will help him feel better and release any excess pressure and give relief from pain. Massaging increases blood circulation and energizes the baby.
- Using a Hot water bottle
Many babies like to feel warm near their belly. Place a hot water bottle filled with lukewarm water on your belly. Make the baby lie on top of you. You should be careful that the water is not too hot
- Be interactive
You must not be dull while you are nursing a baby. Babies are very fond of sounds which resemble heartbeats and their rhythms, and the kind of sounds which were hard by them while they were in the mother’s womb. It will be surprising to know that sounds of cloth dryer, and exhaust fan might calm your crying baby down
- Make the baby listen to music
Even if you are not a good singer, it won’t matter if you can sing for your baby. Your baby will be keen to listen to what you sing. To soothe your baby you can also try a CD of lullabies. Since every baby has a different temperament you, it would be hard to know what kind of music is loved by your child.
- Cradling your baby
You can try investing in rockers, cradles and swings for your baby. If you do not want to spend much money, your lap will also be enough, if you are ready to move around a lot with the baby in your arms. Hold the baby close to your chest so that he can hear your heartbeats. Your baby will love all this.
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