Colic Remedies Parents Should Know AboutColic remedies are much needed by many parents. It can be an excruciating experience for any parent who has watched their baby suffering from colic. It is very distressing to watch your baby cry with pain and nothing you do seems to console him. It is even more frustrating for parents who do not understand what is causing their baby so much pain. Don’t let this happen to you and your baby. There are different colic remedies you can use to help your baby with the discomfort and pain. What Is Colic?
Colic is characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain. It usually starts during the second to the sixth week of life and ends when the baby is about four months of age. Each cycle of colic can last for up to 3 hours, and in severe cases, up to 12-15 hours in a day. Babies with colic cry inconsolably. They also tend to draw their knees up to their chest and arch their back. What Causes Colic? Colic occurs in 20-30% of all infants. The exact cause is unknown but there are several contributing factors that may lead to colic. 1. Frequent air swallowing done by infants while feeding and during crying. This increases gas and bloating, both of which cause discomfort. 2. The second factor though to contribute to colic in infants is the immature digestive system they have. Muscles for digestion have not yet developed a rhythm for processing food that enters the stomach. In addition, infants also lack the probiotics that help digest food properly. 3. The third factor is the foods consumed by the lactating mother. Some foods may contain dangerous chemicals as well as allergens that may cause digestive upset when the baby drinks breast milk. In addition, traces of gas-forming foods like cauliflower and beans may also be passed through breast milk, contributing to increased gas and bloating in the infant. What Are The Symptoms Of Colic? Some of the common symptoms of colic include:
Pain usually starts and ends abruptly. The baby can also be observed to be unable to sleep, irritable, and fussy most of the time. COLIC REMEDIES THAT CAN HELP YOUR BABY1) RHYTHMIC MOTIONSRhythmic motions are said to help the baby with colic relief. Try rocking the child in a cradle or rocking him in your lap in a rocking chair. Taking them out for a ride in a car (in their car seat, of course) is said to help with the discomfort of colic.
Baby massage is a traditional Indian practice that can be used as a natural colic remedy. You stroke the baby in a continuous movement from heat to toe using light strokes. You can also try massaging the baby’s back and belly. This helps the baby with the pain and also promotes passing of gas. 3) WARM WATER You can also place a warm water bottle on your baby’s belly. Do make sure that the temperature will not scald the baby and be careful not to leave it for too long. The warmth will help the intestines to relax, promoting passing of flatus. A warm bath can also help in place of a warm water bottle. Make sure that you wrap the baby immediately in a warm blanket after the bath. 4) HOLD THE BABY CLOSE
Wrap the baby in a light blanket and hold him close to your body. This does not only promote a feeling of closeness and security, but also helps prevent the Moro reflex which can startle the baby and cause him to get upset. 5) HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY Ibaba is a top quality homeopathic remedy made by Native Remedies. From the feedback we’ve received, we know it works extremely well. Unlike other remedies you may find, Ibaba contains no alcohol or artificial ingredients and contains only 100% natural and proven homeopathic ingredients. It is safe, effective, and gentle; it can even be administered to newborn infants.
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