If you baby cries vigorously for long periods despite your efforts to console him, shows signs of gas discomfort and abdominal bloating, has a hard and distended stomach with knees pulled to the chest and an arched back, has clenched fists and flailing arms and legs, and experiences frequent sleeplessness and irritability, then he may be suffering from a condition called colic. What, now, are the different colic natural remedies?
Well, holding your baby during a crying episode can sometimes help, as can wrapping him snugly in a blanket or giving him a warm bath. Gently massaging your baby's tummy may help, because this is where the large intestine lies. Massage in a circle, moving your hand from left to right. Massaging in this direction can ease pain by helping your baby to pass wind.
If you are breastfeeding, then you should avoid drinking too much tea, coffee, and other drinks that contain caffeine. When feeding your baby, remember to sit him upright to prevent him from swallowing air. Get your baby to drink his milk slowly. You can even try a smaller teat if bottle fed. Also, make sure to let your baby burp after every feed. You can do this by sitting your baby upright or holding him against your shoulder, and gently rubbing his back and tummy until he burps.
Keep in mind that babies like movement and white noise. Push your baby around his pushchair, rock him over your shoulder, or take him for a car ride. Soothe your baby with the background sound of a washing machine, dishwasher, or vacuum cleaner. However, do not over stimulate your baby. Continually picking your baby up and putting him down may aggravate the crying. In the contrary, gently comforting your baby in a quiet and darkened room may be more helpful.
Although colic may be managed by certain medications, remember that colic natural remedies may also do the trick.
