Help For Your Colicky Baby

A colicky baby noticeably cries with clinched fist and a tight stomach.Your baby suddenly becomes cranky and fussy; this situation is very furstrating and tiring for parents.When your baby cries for more than 3 hours a day,more than 3 days a week and more than 3 weeks then he has colic.

It may begin from a 2-3 weeks old infant and stops when your baby is 3-4 months old.Not all babies do have colic as it can happen to both male and female babies.The reason why colic affects babies is not known but it may be caused by gas,certain foods from the mother's diet for breast feed babies or reaction to formula.

To ease colic pain, ensure you burp your baby after feeding him.Breastfeeding mothers should observe within 24 hours whether certain foods they eat causes colic for their babies.Foods such as peanuts, soy, corn, wheat, cows milk, cheese, yoghurt, soft drinks, tea, coffee etc may cause colic.If these foods cause colic in your child it is best you discontinue such foods or adopt the wait and adjust your food option.You can also soothe your baby by lying him across your lap and gently rub his back.

Other ways to soothe your baby is to massage his stomach gently, give him a warm bath, expose your baby to a quiet and dark place.Parents can also use gripe water but they must consult their doctors first.Some mothers claim that gripe water is the answer to colic issues.

Mothers should do what works best for their babies!