Do you have a baby who suffers from colic? Colic is defined as repeated bouts of excessive crying in a baby who is otherwise healthy. We may not know the cause of colic but it does usually go away on its own after a few months. It’s certainly stressful for parents when they don’t know why their baby keeps on crying after being fed, changed, burped and rocked. Check for anything that may be causing discomfort to your baby and then try different methods to soothe your baby. Here are a few tips you can try:
- Swaddle your baby
The AAP says that when it is done correctly, swaddling can help calm infants and promote sleep. Babies are used to the security, warmth and comfort of mom’s womb so recreating this environment for baby can be incredibly soothing. Swaddling baby is encouraged because it does a great job of replicating the womb environment.
- Try a white noise machine
Babies are also accustomed to the loud noises they heard in mom’s womb and white noise can help to reduce stress in babies, help them fall asleep more easily and reduce their crying. Your white noise machine should be louder than your baby’s crying for it to be effective.
- Breastfeed
Breastfeeding baby provides nourishment but it also provides great comfort to baby. It’s a very powerful way to soothe baby as she feels much closer to mom. Nursing baby for comfort also regulates baby’s breathing and heart rate.
- Give a massage
Babies find it very relaxing for mom or dad to gently stroke their tummies and massage their arms and legs. You can warm up some lotion and gently spread it all over baby while kneading the skin without applying too much pressure. This can be a bonding experience for parent and baby and it can also help put your baby to sleep.
- Give baby a bath
For some babies there is nothing more soothing than a warm bath, especially before bedtime. A lavender body wash relaxes baby and makes baby sleepy when it becomes a part of your regular nightly routine because she will associate the warm water with falling asleep.
- Rock her to sleep
Babies love rhythmic motions like rocking, swinging, dancing, and jiggling. Swaying while holding a fussy baby or putting baby in a swing or bouncer usually helps to keep her calm. Sitting down with baby in a rocking chair will also help as well as pushing baby in a stroller around the house or taking baby for a ride in the car.
Written by Doodle Pants Team
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