February 15, 2008

How To Relieve Colic

When your baby is in such discomfort and you are so sleep deprived
you can’y see straight you’ll do anything to find out how to relieve colic.

This article will help you attempt to bring comfort to your baby so you can
both get a good nights sleep.

All babies cry, but babies who cry for more than 3 hours a day,
3 - 4 days a week, may have colic. About 20%25 of all babies get colic.
It shows up at around two to four weeks of age and can last for three months,
or longer.

It is not known for sure what exactly causes colic. It could be gas related
or due to an immature nervous system. Certain stimuli from the environment
may cause a baby to cry and be unable to regulate the crying once it starts.

Make sure none of the following may be causing your baby to cry.
Is your baby hungry?
Tired?
In need of contact? - some babies want to be held or swaddled all the time.
Startled - jerky movement or sudden noise.
Changing - most babies don’t like the feel of air on their skin.
Is the baby too hot or too cold?
Pain - is there an identifiable source of pain, ie. diaper rash or scratchy tag on
clothing.

Once you eliminate any possible physical discomfort you can address how to
relieve colic. Here are several things you can try.

1. Switching formula. Some babies tolerate soy formula better. If you are
nursing it is best to continue unless your baby isn’t getting enough milk.
Talk to your pediatrition about this. The foods you are eating might be
contributing to the colic.

2. Burp your baby frequently during feedings.

3. Make sure your baby is elevated during feedings instead of lying flat.

4. Wrap your baby snugly in a blanket with her arms at her side or on her chest.
This makes her feel secure, it feels similar to being held.

5. Warm a towel in the dryer and place it on her tummy. Make sure it isn’t
too hot first.

6. Use a pacifier.

7. Walk around while holding her or rock her in a rocking chair.
You could also try using a baby swing.

8. Massage her tummy or back. This is soothing for some babies.
Also try bending her kness toward her tummy and then partially straighten
them, do this in a circular motion or do the bicycle with her legs going back
and forth in opposite directions.

9. Ask your pediatrition about the possibility of acid reflux.

10. There are products that are made to ease colic. Most are all natural
and are said to calm babies tummy instantly.
A great product to consider is Colic Calm

If at any point you start to feel overwhelmed, get someone to give you a break.
Get some fresh air, breathe deep and remember that this does pass.

Continue trying these different techniques for how to relieve colic. Also keep
open communication with your pediatrition on your babies symptoms and
what seems to calm her.

Find out how to relieve colic instantly and naturally!!!
Colic Calm - All Natural Colic Relief

by: Cindy Francis

Cindy Francis is a stay-at-home mom who
enjoys building websites in her spare time.
One of which is http://www.discover-cancun.com

For more information about how she started her own
internet venture by building a website about
Cancun Mexico please visit the following link.
http://wahm.sitesell.com/dotso59614.html

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