Signs of a Colic Baby & Ways to Soothe Naturally!
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Okay, so let's start by understanding a colic baby. It is common for new parents to feel the frustration when dealing with their baby’s fussiness, I mean dealing with a crying baby is already hard enough. But the one thing that you need to keep in mind is that there is always a reason behind it and there are natural ways to soothe a colic baby.
Now, you probably have a colic baby if your baby:
cries for 3 hours a day,
for at least 3 days a week,
for 3 consecutive weeks.
Some of the common symptoms that you can look out for are:
Intense crying episodes (sometimes with predictable daily patterns)
Inconsolable crying episodes with no apparent trigger
Arching of back, clenching of fists, recoiling to touch, and other physical/posture changes
Moving on to what exactly causes colic in babies, that is yet to be determined by the medical community. But in some cases,
Some chock it up to a rite of passage that usually begins at a few weeks old to 3-4 months, sometimes longer.
Others blame it on an immature digestive tract, allergies, a developing brain/neurological system, or high-strung parents.
Some theorize that colic children are “introverts” and are easily overstimulated.
Whatever the cause may be, it is important to get your child checked with a pediatrician to rule or any potential issues and so an accurate diagnosis may be provided.
Now coming to the main part, there are some simple ways that you can soothe a colic baby naturally and reduce or eliminate colic symptoms.
1. Rule out baby reflux
The first thing that you might want to do is rule out baby reflux. This is because it has the same symptoms as baby colic and can be alleviated with natural remedies.
2. Check in with a lactation consultant
If you’re a breastfeeding mom, this is essential because anatomical issues may be causing your baby grief. Make sure to find a IBCLC-certified lactation consultant because your baby could have a bad latch, could be tongue-tied or even lip-tied.
3. Follow a clean nursing diet
Dairy is a huge culprit, as are other common allergens like wheat/gluten, eggs, shellfish, citrus, caffeine, and spicy foods. After eliminating these foods from your diet, give it a good 2-4 weeks to be sure they are cleared from your body and milk.
4. Try a different formula
If the baby is formula-fed, your infant may be reacting to something in the specific variety you’re using. Some moms find that changing formulas can make all the difference!
5. Be sure baby is well rested
It is important that your baby is getting enough sleep. Generally speaking, newborns need to be back to bed within 1-2 hours of waking.
6. Create closeness
When babies come out into open space to join the rest of humanity, it can be a jarring and uncomfortable transition.
7. Create some noise
When soothing a baby to sleep, you can also make ‘sshhing’ noises or hum loudly. This noise can often refocus their attention, comfort them, and reduce crying overall.
8. Let baby suck
So here's the thing, babies have a natural reflux to soothe themselves which causes them to place their hands, fingers, or fists into their mouth.
9. Get fresh air
This is because the sun, the wind, the birds chirping, the movement, all of these elements helped to shift the mood and comfort my babies.
10. Take warm baths
A warm bath with a peaceful environment helps soothe the baby's tummy, which might be the reason that the baby is colicky.
11. Create movement
So here's the thing, some babies like a bit of motion. In this case, swings and vibrating recliners/rockers can also be fantastic tools for parents of colicky children
12. Do bodywork
Certain baby exercises can do wonders for releasing trapped gas. You can try doing bicycle legs, bent legs, or put their bellies on your thighs for gentle pressure. You can also do gentle baby massage.
13. Use digestive support
Some practitioners believe colic is related to baby’s immature digestion. The trapped gas, sluggish digestive tract, and acid reflux can lead to colic symptoms.
14. Get help
On the weekends, have your partner take over, so you can get some extra rest and light exercise. Talk to a counselor or other moms for support. Go on medication if need be.
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About ‘colic’, my second born used to fall asleep at the breast and cried incessantly between feedings, day and night. She was born with a healthy weight of 7.7 lbs. but stopped thriving after the second month. I had successfully breastfed my first child and didn’t understand what was wrong. The pediatrician suggested giving her formula, but that didn’t solve the problem and the baby kept crying desperately as if with colic. Then my mother, who was visiting from Spain and had been a nurse midwife, prepared a much thicker formula (with the consistency of purée), widened the hole in the bottle teet and fed it to my daughter. The baby had no problem nursing this way and that was the end of the crying and the beginning of night-long sleep. Not all babies are the same, mine was hungry and needed something that really satisfied her.
This is actually not safe advice, as babies can choke on this mixture. It also overfills their bellies which may help with reflux symptoms, but it interrupts breastfeeding and can cause lowered milk supply. I’m so glad it worked out well for you but while it may be effective, it is not a method that is recommended as safe or helpful for breastfeeding 😬
She said thicker formula. She wasn't saying it was helpful for breastfeeding. 😊 she said she stopped because the pediatrician recommended trying formula.
And it doesn't overfill there bellies unless you simply feed them too much. My son had to have oatmeal mixed in with formula and breaskmilk because he wasn't satisfied with just plain milk at 2 months. Just saying
Be weary of projectile vomiting, as it can be a sign of a serious condition. My bouncing first born (9.6 lbs. at birth) started doing that at seven weeks of age. He would breasfeed as usual but vomited everything within minutes, every single time I tried to feed him. The problem went on for three days as husband didn’t see anything wrong and his mother insisted that “babies do that”. My son was not feeding properly, was screaming in hunger and that was very wrong. I had to demand to be taken to the nearest hospital (we were staying with my in-laws in upstate NY, while in transit between duty stations and I wasn’t familiar with the area; no GPS either, this was Jan. 1993). As soon as we arrived to the ER, my baby was taken in and within hours had an emergency operation to address his Pyloric Stenosis (the valve at the top of the stomach was not developing, was close tight and didn’t allow milk to go through, thus starving the baby). There was never another episode of projectile vomiting after that.
This is true! Thanks for sharing your experience!
My baby just had this, too. 4 week old girl. She's still crying a week after surgery and it's freaking me out though. Thankfully I have my partner to help me deal with her crying, but I still am perpetually worried something else is wrong. I would be relieved if it was something as simple as colic...
I hope your baby is doing well
Hi my 9month old colic none stop crying take less then five min naps I do formula n breastfeeding n he also sick 😷 today with stuffy nose and I have no support so I do a lot crying so please give me updated on this...
My girl cry at night 11 to 2:30.i try everything 😭.after that she’s fine but same time cry lots.she jst 2month old.that time she hate swaddle or pecifer.
That time of night is so tough!! Sounds like you’re doing all the right things-hang in there!!
It may seem like they hate swaddle but it helps the baby to calm down and not have those reflexes that gets them fussy! This also makes them think they are in the womb
My second baby cried with colic all day everyday til she was between 3 to 4 months old
Very informative. Thank you so much. Managed to pick from other signs that my 3 weeks old son has colic
Wonderful! So glad it was helpful! Hope you find ways to resolve the colic soon!
I been giving zarbees probiotics pediatrician recommended I keep giving it and I haveny past 2months hes been super fussy... Hates swaddles and pacifiers...
Hang in there.. undergoing the same! Just started 2 months ! And already losing it
Colic is TOUGH!! Hang in there and maybe consider adding a probiotic back into your regimen for your LO!
My baby has been crying every time I feed him during the day. At night he not that fussy? I’m so confused and I’m worried about my little guy he’s only 3 weeks old.
Babies can often have a big growth spurt at the three week mark-if this continues past a couple of days, you can always look into colic or possible reflux!
If your baby still having problems and you haven't been able to get any answers more than likely you need to feed your baby sitting up and feed them cold formula or breast milk most babies will have acid reflux allergies like lactose intolerance. Those cases you want to feed them cold milk and you want to feed them slightly propped up and you want them to sleep slightly propped this can and will continue for months until the child is older and their digestive system gets better
Please isn't there a particular medication or remedy for this colic?
Anti colic drugs are sold over the counter, in Nigeria it's called Nospamin
Is it three hours of continuous crying or altogether three hours throughout the day??
Continuous.
Acid reflux lactose intolerance are the most common causes
I'm 58 and I think I have colic.
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That made me laugh out loud
My baby is like streaching while producing a sound of being tired ad he is 2month he cry slot help me out pain of stomach
Oh no!! Sounds like your little one mayb benefit from seeing the pediatrician to help you figure out what’s going on!
It sounds like he's possibly getting too much are when he eats which can make them bloated and gassy the crime or cuz they're in pain with their stomach is rock hard then gently massaging it and just talking to him to sooth him
Our grandbaby has the green frothy stool. And Our lactation consultant does not know much about the fast letdown with foremilk. Is that something you can help with?
Here's an article that may help! www.mamanatural.com/overactive-letdown/
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Sounds like dairy intolerance I’d take the baby to the pediatrician not the lactation consultant
Not helpful surely if u do a video peana details sio io upuzi same things no new info
You probably spend a lot of time with the two camera angles.
Don’t bother it’s not required and it breaks my eye contact with you. I’d prefer some B roll or nothing. Just saying!
Thanks for the tips, I’ll keep them in mind ;-)
My babies head was out side of me during delivery and she was screaming turned out to have colic