How To Relieve Colic?

Although not all infants suffer from colic, many experience discomfort. Parents should know how to provide help if their children are suffering from colic.

How can you help relieve colic and gas in your baby? A good percentage of mothers deal with this issue every day and maybe you are one of them.

The good news is that colic, unlike many other diseases children suffer from, can be remedied with love and some simple techniques.

Today we show you how to offer your child relief from colic symptoms.

What is colic?

The first thing you should know is that colic in newborns is abdominal contractions accompanied by pain.

These contractions usually occur during the first 12 weeks of life and can last for two or three hours. Often, colic is more prevalent during the evening.

How do I know if my baby has colic?

A baby with colic has noticeable symptoms when the pain starts:

Insistent crying. They close their fists and turn red. Even if you try, you can not reassure them.
Their dreams are restless. They can not fall asleep, or wake up crying as soon as they fall asleep
They have a hard stomach

So if you find that your newborn is showing any of the above symptoms, they are likely to suffer from colic.

How can I relieve them?

One of the most effective home remedies is a mother’s warmth and affection.

If your child suffers from colic, lift them, kiss them, caress them, sing to them and talk sweetly to them.

So follow these tips:

Lift them up and place their head on your shoulder or chest so that they remain upright. This is the best position to lighten the built up gases in their stomach.

Some babies with colic will refuse to breastfeed even if it is time to breastfeed ; Others, however, find skin-to-skin contact very beneficial and will drink the much-needed breast milk. See if this is the case for your child.
If your child likes to bathe, bathing can be a great way to relieve colic. You do not need to change their routine. Wash them with warm water and see if it makes them more comfortable.
Decide if your child prefers silence or background noise. If they like the first option, make sure they have a calm environment when in pain. If they prefer the second option, the washing machine and refrigerator can help them.
Gently massage your baby’s tummy and observe their reaction. If you are afraid of hurting them, lay them down on their stomach. Another recommended technique is “cycling. Switch between bringing one leg at a time gently down to their abdomen.
Do not give any medicine or supplements to the baby, no matter how much another mother recommends it. Remember that they only need your milk to live and develop. Let your pediatrician prescribe something beyond that.

Burp your baby as soon as they breastfeed, because they always swallow air while breastfeeding. Place them against your chest and shoulder and rub their lower backs until you feel them burp.
Move them around the house and take them outside in the fresh air. You can also take them on a car trip . Many babies relax with movement.

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