Anyone Know Any Home Remedies For Colic? Please HELP!?

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22 strategies for soothing a colicky baby

It may take some trial and error, because what helps one colicky baby might not do anything for another. But there are things you can try to help soothe your baby. Some will work best if tummy trouble is the issue, while others will be more helpful if your baby needs reassurance.

Check the bottle.

If your baby's bottle-fed, it's important to find a bottle that won't contribute to his gulping. The more air he swallows with his feeding, the more likely tummy trouble will be.

The nipple should have a hole that's not too small, which could frustrate him and make him gulp for more food, or too large, which would cause the liquid to come at him too quickly.

Some bottles are specially designed to reduce air intake. Some are curved, while others have internal vents or liners, which prevent air bubbles from forming in the liquid and keep the nipple from collapsing.

Keep feedings upright.

You might try holding your baby more upright during feedings to help the formula or breast milk travel more smoothly to his tummy. If he's curled up or hunched over, he's more likely to trap some air in there with his food.

Eliminate frantic feedings.

Feed your baby before he's starving — if he's crying from hunger, he's more likely to gulp air along with his meal. Try to feed him in a calm environment: Turn down the lights, put on some soft music, and ask siblings to play quietly (you can always hope).

Burp him often.

Frequent burping will help get air bubbles out of your baby's tummy. Don't wait until he's finished a full-course feeding to burp him. Prop your infant up for a burping when you change sides during nursing or every few minutes when bottle-feeding.

Adjust your diet if you're breastfeeding.

If you think that your baby may be sensitive to something in your breast milk, try eliminating dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt) for a couple of weeks, which is how long it takes for the cow's milk protein to work its way out of your milk.

If that doesn't do the trick, you might take a look at spicy foods, wheat products, nuts, strawberries, cruciferous vegetables (such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower), garlic, caffeine, and alcohol. Stop eating likely offenders for a few days, then introduce them one at a time, waiting to see if your baby reacts to one item before introducing the next. The process may take a while, but if it saves your baby any crying time at all, it's worth it.

Ask about a formula change.

Formula doesn't often cause colic, but if your baby is colicky, a change may be worth a try. Ask your baby's doctor about switching to a formula that doesn't contain cow's milk protein.

Brew a natural remedy.

Parents have long treated colicky babies with natural remedies like weak herbal teas (especially fennel, dill, anise, peppermint, and chamomile). You'll want to be careful with dosages, so consult a reliable herbalist and always talk to your baby's doctor. Some breastfeeding moms report that if they drink the herbal tea themselves, their babies benefit noticeably.

Try an over-the-counter solution.

Many parents have great luck giving their colicky babies gripe water (a preparation made from herbs and sodium bicarbonate). Or you might want to try over-the-counter anti-gas drops if you think gas is what's bothering your baby. Make sure you're buying drops created specifically for babies, and — as with any medication — get your doctor's okay before using either of these.

Massage your baby.

A gentle belly rub might help dispel gas or at least help your baby's tummy — and psyche — feel better. You might also try placing your baby across your knees, tummy down, and rubbing his back. This sometimes helps release excess pressure.

Use a (warm) hot water bottle.

Some babies appreciate the feeling of warm water against their belly. Fill a hot water bottle with lukewarm water and wrap it in a towel. Place it on your belly and let your baby lie on top of you. Be very careful not to make the water too hot, though — what feels warm to your tummy may be too hot for your new baby's skin.

Get noisy.

Babies like sounds that remind them of the rhythmic heartbeat and whooshing noises they heard in the womb. Your baby might be comforted to sit in his infant seat near the clothes dryer as it's running or in a front pack while you vacuum. Or he might calm down when the exhaust fan is on in the kitchen.

Make music.

Sing to your baby or try a CD of lullabies or other gentle tunes. You can even find CDs of soothing womb sounds. On the other hand, some parents report that their colicky babies prefer loud rock!

Move it.

Babies are comforted by gentle motion of all kinds, so invest in a rocker, baby swing, or simple bouncer. Your baby might also find it soothing to be walked around the house in a front pack or sling. Keep in mind that he may prefer being held higher in the

Ah, those first few weeks are really rough, aren't they? However, there is some good news, a baby this young can not really be classified as having colic. It's only when the baby reaches about a month of age that most midwives will consider the explanation of colic. Right now, your bubba is just going through a settling in period.

Some things that I think really help during this time is to place either a ticking clock, or a CD of the sounds of a mother's heartbeat/whatever the baby heard when they were inside you, by the baby's basinette.

Also, I am totally an advocate of swaddling a baby. The pressure helps them feel secure, and it stops them from waking themselves with their movements.

Another alternative is a baby hammock. I couldn't recommend these more highly. The baby sleeps in there, when the baby stirs and begins to wake, it rocks them back to sleep.

Are you breastfeeding or bottlefeeding? If you're breastfeeding ensure that you are avoiding foods that can cause stomach upset in your baby - caffeine, some spicey foods, onion etc. If you're bottlefeeding ensure that you have the right sized teat, and the milk isn't flowing too fast for your baby, hence them swallowing extra air.

Also, with the gassy baby issue, there are a few things you can do to help. Burp them every few minutes during a feed, not just after a feed. The best method I have found for burping a baby is the 'tick tock' method. It helps to expel gas the best way. Google it for a thorough explanation. Also, patting the back is not how the gas gets out, it is the baby's change of position. So you can just rub the back and repeatedly change her position.

Many baby's of this age can be calmed by bathtime, some others hate it. I recommend placing a warm flannel over her belly whilst you are bathing her. Many babies like the security of this pressure.

Some babies are put of of whack when they are born, and require a visit to a chiropractor. My daughter benefited a lot from this. Infant massage is also great, not only for bonding, but to help with a gassy baby. The belly needs to be rubbed in a certain direction - I forget which so be sure that you google it - to expel gas the best way.

Does she take a dummy? If not, it could be the shape of the dummy. The nuk brand dummies are designed for these babies, as they have a specialised shape.

Have you tried baby wearing? She'll feel comfortable and secure in a sling. It'll allow you to keep your hands free.

At this age, I wouldn't be recommending/suggesting any colic formulations yet.

Unfortunately there really aren't any remedies for colic because it's not an actual illness. Colic is basically a catch-all category for "the baby is crying and we don't know why." It could be any number of things causing it, usually some sort of pain or discomfort that you can't see. Just do your best to comfort your baby and, if possible, try to figure out what is wrong. Digestive issues are a common culprit, so if you've made any changes to your baby's milk lately you might consider that. Listen to your baby though and go to the doctor if you think something might really be wrong. Babies don't cry without a reason...just because you can't figure out the reason since they don't use words doesn't mean there isn't one. Just love on your baby and give them comfort as best you can.

This sounds crazy ... but for my son turning on a hair drier helped. Just the sound from it. I read "The Happiest Baby on the Block" and this is the best tip I took from it. In the womb it is actually quite loud. And running something that is somewhat loud can help a baby calm down.

I must have looked crazy standing in my son's nursery with the hair drier on ... but it helped.

When it didn't and he had been crying for 2+ hours and everything I tried failed I'd often step out of the room for 5 minutes to collect myself. That helped me keep my sanity as well.

One of the biggest things I noticed with my son (which went against my instinct) was often his inconsolable crying came from overstimulation/being overtired ... and it was often his way of saying "leave me alone" ... me holding him and trying to comfort him often made things worse ... obviously this isn't true with all colicky babies but it is for some.

As a side note - my son's colic stopped around 3 months. He's been an exceptionally happy baby since.

*colic has no known cause - it is most often said it is from gas .. and while this may be true for some cases of colic - it isn't for all. I tried gripe water, mylicon, new bottles, hypoallergenic formula (only works if a a milk protein allergy causes colic) and it didn't help in my opinion - though it didn't hurt.

I feel your pain I have VERY colic 3 month old.. gripe water works for him..Fresh air..Swaddling and holding the baby kind of tight swing right to left. if on formula .. try Nutramigen Emfamil for colic babies I was breastfeeding but turns out my son has a milk protien allergy and that formula has helped

Gas drops work wonders. You can get them at HEB or Walmart in the baby aisle. My mom also suggested that around one month of age you can give them a little bit of water in a bottle to help with colic and dehydration. She's an RN so I usually ask her about everything concerning my son.

Babies magic tea is a wonderful home remedy for colic and other tummy issues in babies.

Swaddling, then side/stomach lying on your lap, jiggling while in this position, and shushing loudly (white noise like vacuum, hair dryer, radio between stations) near the baby until baby calms down, then decrease volume.

I recommend you view a copy of Happiest Baby on the Block in DVD form. You should be able to get a copy at your local library. It is EXCELLENT and offers great tips that work.

Have you tried a car ride? Or anything that vibrates - like a bouncer? Or burping her?

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http://health.howstuffworks.com/home-remedies-for-...

Good Luck!

-gripe water

-mylicon drops

-set the car seat w baby strapped in on top of the dryer while running or on top of the washer during spin cycle

-do bicycle with babys legs applying gentle pressure to the stomach

-lay baby face down across your knees and pat their back

-go for a car ride

-remember to take a little break for yourself, let someone else watch the baby and walk outside for 5 minutes

good luck, i feel for ya!