Tips on Easing your Colic Baby
Are you dealing with a colicky baby? Don’t worry you are not alone. It is fairly common in most healthy babies, but unfortunately the cause of it is unknown. What is known, it makes your baby cry excessively at a much louder and higher pitch than normal. This usually happens during the evening hours, around the second week of life, up until your baby is about three months of age. I know from experience with my first-born, it was exhausting, I used to find myself crying alongside him, desperately trying to make things better. This is something that will eventually go away on its own. Meanwhile, here are some tips to help ease the symptoms.
Modify Diet
If you’re nursing, try to change your diet by eliminating any foods or beverages that can cause gas to your baby like dairy products, caffeine, broccoli, cabbage, peppers, spicy foods, foods high in acid like oranges, and grapefruit. If your baby is formula fed, look into possibly changing it to a soy-based formula, (Consult with your Pediatrician).
Gas Drops
You can use some gas drops like mylicon. It has an ingredient that causes the gas bubbles to break up. You can add it to water, formula, or breast milk. It is pretty safe to use, (Consult with your Pediatrician).
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