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What is the treatment for colic?.
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Every baby is different so
you may find that your baby will respond to some suggestions but not all. It is
always best then to try different methods. I have outlined a number of suggestions
that some Mums have found work well for them, but you may have your own to try.
Also take a look at our other FAQs related to colic..
- Try to prevent your baby
from swallowing air by positioning them upright on your lap during feeding.
- Try to wind your baby
regularly during feeding and following each feed.
- If you are breastfeeding,
cut down or avoid drinking too much tea, coffee, and other drinks that contain
caffeine. Some women also find that spicy food some vegetables and alcohol
can aggravate their babies colic.
- Think about using fast
flow teats these are teats with larger or more holes they help stop air entering
whilst feeding – but check that the flow is not fast or too challenging
for baby to swallow.
- Try anti colic bottles,
they don’t help every baby but they may work for your baby.
- Some babies respond well
to movement and can settle a baby. Try walking around with baby over your
shoulder, pushing them in their pram or take them round the block in the car
as the motion can help settle them.
- Sometimes a very gentle
tummy or back massage can help settle your baby. This should only be done
several hours after feeding, after food has had time to digest.
- Some mums find a gentle,
warm bath may help to relax and settle their baby
- If you have tried everything
and you are finding it difficult to cope, speak to your GP or health visitor
who can help you.
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