Colic can be defined as severe pain in the abdomen caused by obstruction in the intestines. When a baby cries for about three hours a day or for more than three days a week, or for three consecutive weeks it is said that a baby is suffering from colic. Colic is seen in babies in infants aged between 2 weeks to 4 months but babies’ upto the age of 1 are also prone to it. Cries of your baby can get you in panic mode and as a mother you feel helpless and look for ways to soothe the crying baby. Read on to know about 15 home remedies that will help you soothe your colicky baby.
Medical experts do not rule out any particular cause for colic, but they say that it starts as early as three to four months. Some blame it as something allergic in the digestive tract or it could be due to the developing neurological brain.
Other Symptoms include:
Though there can be many assumptions, it is highly recommended to check with a pediatrician to rule out any other causes.
When parents see such symptoms they experience a feeling of restlessness and sometimes frustration. Colic in infants can be stressful for parents. It is wise to remind oneself that the baby’s colic symptom is not any serious medical problem which cannot be cured or life threatening. The parents should calm themselves that it is just a passing phase in the growth process of a child. A realistic approach is very essential. As the saying goes,”A child’s cry is heaven’s anguish but his smile is heaven’s heart”. So let us all strive to keep our baby smiling always.
Did you have a colicky baby? What did you do to soothe your colicky baby? Share your experiences in the comments section below.
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Bethel Madison
Mar 19, 2017
My son was given Zantac and I noticed him becoming more irritable and fussy, screaming the house down more than ever, so I too skipped it and started babies magic tea which really helped!!.”
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Bethel Madison
Mar 19, 2017
My son was given Zantac and I noticed him becoming more irritable and fussy, screaming the house down more than ever, so I too skipped it and started babies magic tea which really helped!!.”
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