Signs of infant colic?
- Cried until her face fluyoud
- Clenched fists, and legs pulled up to chest with loud cries for 2-3 hours.
- Colic usually appears about 15 minutes after being fed milk
- Colic can occur at any time within the first weeks of baby's age and usually disappear when the baby is 3 months old.
What causes colic?
The cause of colic is not yet known for sure, but there are a number of potential factors. One of them is your baby inhaling too much air without burping causing his stomach bloating so it feels very sick. Another factor is that the baby's bowel to work too hard to remove dirt from the body, causing cramps.
Addressing infant colic?
The cause of colic is not yet known for sure, but there are a number of potential factors. One of them is your baby inhaling too much air without burping causing his stomach bloating so it feels very sick. Another factor is that the baby's bowel to work too hard to remove dirt from the body, causing cramps.
Addressing infant colic?
- Bathe baby in warm water and wrap him in warm blankets.
- Abdominal massage your baby gently in a clockwise direction.
- Ask a midwife or doctor to demonstrate techniques to help your baby burp.
- Move your baby's legs like pedaling a bicycle motion.
- Swing baby swing or invite him to ride the cars. Movement like this can help calm him down.
- Breastfeed your baby. Breastfeeding can reduce the amount of air inhaled which can cause colic.
When you are not sure of the health of your baby, consult a physician.
