Colic Relief

Disclaimer: Not A Paediatrician, just a mom!

It is amazingly hard and frustrating to have a colicky baby. I know from my own experience with it. My baby has been colicky since I brought her home almost eight weeks ago. For those parents out there struggling with a colicky baby I feel for you.

Symptoms

• inconsolable crying (over 3 hours)
• enlarged stomach
• clenched fists
• bringing legs to stomach
• screaming
• red face after crying
• usually over 3 days a week

Causes

• acid reflux
• gas pains
• overstimulation
• allergies (cows milk protein) formula fed
• allergies and sensitivity from mothers diet (caffeine, medication)
• tabacco exposure

Relief

• Probiotics
• Warm baths
• Gas medication (gripe water or Boiron Cocyntal)
• Leg bicycles (puts pressure on stomach relieving gas)
• Switching formula or watching what you eat

The most effective thing I use for colic is baby probiotics. Starting with 3-4 drops for five days till they are used to it as can cause diarrhea. Then move up to the recommended 5 drops a day.

Lots of people say to use gripe water, but I found that it either didn’t work or took a long time to kick in. My absolute favourite, quick acting medicine is Boiron Cocyntal Colic Relief. Usually one vial works almost immediately. The most I’ve had to give her is two in one colic session. It is easy to give baby and is all individually packaged in exact amounts.

My other suggestion is warm baths. I bath my baby every other day at this age to help with her colic. It reliefs any gas or stomach pains. If your babies colic is mild try the bath first. Also massage bicycles help push the gas out. Here’s a how to YouTube clip!

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