More Info On Colic Infant

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January 27, 2009

Research shows that one in five babies will show signs of intestinal colic. Intestinal colic is not a severe condition, but crying and discomfort in the child can last up to four months. There is no permanent solution for abdomen pain for babies. So the measure that are taken by the parents up to the baby gets older.

Get rid of Colic

Due to breastfeeding babies are used to having something in the mouth and as the mother’s breasts are not always available, using a soother can help the infant stay calm thus preventing excessive crying. Watching the baby cry does not achieve anything so the parent must remedy the colic baby by taking it out of the cot and swaying it from side to side. The sense of touch can sometimes do wonders for an infant by making him or her feel safe. Singing a cradlesong has also been known to help children drift off to sleep again. Another way to cure a colic child will be to use a CD that plays soft music because studies have shown this works in a similar way to how the mother sings a cradlesong to the child.

Colicky Infant

The baby will get bigger as it ages so instead of carrying it in your arms, another cure will by putting the infant in the stroller and going for a amble. One trick to calm the infant is to take the infant for a ride in the car. A warm bath would also be useful but if this is not realistic you can try a hot water feeding bottle or a rub down.

Stop my Baby from Crying

Some foods consumed by the mother can also cause the infant to have intestinal colic, so she should check with a dietitian to determine which foods can be eaten to replace the gas-producing foods. Medicinal drugs like Simethicone drops should be fallen back on if the situation remains unaltered. Another remedy some have attempted is to stop breastfeeding and switch to dairy based recipes, but still some infants are allergic to these types of formulas as well. One sure way would be to switch to a soya based recipe. Air is the root cause of some children being colic especially when the infant is drinking from a feeding bottle.

Large holes in the teat can cause a faster flow of liquid to the baby, potentially producing a choking hazard. Moms and Dads should on a regular basis, check the nipple, and exchange them if this problem is found. Before one is aware, the excessive crying will not happen anymore as the baby has become focused to the new environment.

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