subject: Relax Your Baby When Colic Hits [print this page] Your baby is the most important person in the world. You have the baby in your arms, fed and changed. Then why is the baby crying? This is probably the time that you feel unable to help the baby and this frustrates you.
Colic is defined as a cry within the day for no apparent reason that can be seen in babies from 6 weeks old to 3 months old. The first thing you should do is to try to figure out if there is something wrong. Check if the baby is hungry, thirsty or just got scared by something and needs a hug. See if the baby has a fever or other symptoms of illness. After ruling out all other possibilities, you could say it is a colic hit. In this case, there is not much you can do. You should try to relax the baby and make her feel safe. Physical contact is the first way to do that, so carry your baby in your arms or sit in a relaxed chair and take it in your arms. If you are relaxed and calm, the baby will soon feel the same way. If you are a nervous person or your lifestyle is hectic, the baby might suffer from colic as a result from your lifestyle.
Colic appears for no apparent reason. There are a few things you should avoid though. Avoid food that is irritating if you are breast feeding. Onions and other spices, certain fruits as strawberries and grapes and alcohol can cause your baby discomfort. Check a possible allergy at the milk. This can only be discussed with your doctor. You should also let the baby burp after feeding, so that she doesn't suffer from pain.
However, the only thing to do when the baby is in pain is to reassure it. Take the baby in your arms and walk around the room. Relax at your favorite couch and talk to the baby with a soft voice. Try singing or putting on some relaxing music. You can also lower the lights a bit as bright lights can cause headaches and make the situation more difficult. If there is something that the baby enjoys, now it is a good time to do it. Read a book and allow the baby to understand that you are there and everything will work out.
If your baby suffers from colic, you should make some simple changes in your life for a few months. Spend time with the baby during the whole day and don't take advantage of the time that she is feeling well to do the house work. Babies that have colic suffer from lack of contact, so if you spend time with the baby during the whole day, colic will be reduced. You should also try to keep calm and avoid thinking that it is your fault. It is only normal that some babies will experience this situation.
