I really advise watching the dvd to make sure you get it right.
Colic calm makes baby sleepy.
Gripe water is a remedy available in liquid form.
Turn on a calming sound.
Living with colicky baby.
Try to take turns with someone else when the baby is colicky.
But first as difficult as it may be try not to stress.
Do what you can to help your baby sleep whether that means you bounce on an exercise.
The soothing power of your own touch can work wonders on a colicky baby.
Sleep deprivation and infant colic you need to help your baby sleep.
Having a colicky baby can be very stressful for parents.
The baby will pick up your feelings and it just makes things worse.
It s important to know that colic is a common condition in young babies.
It can make you feel tired guilty and even depressed.
Accept offers of help.
Many babies love skin to skin contact.
And studies show infants who are massaged seem to cry less and sleep better.
While you re up and about during the day putting your baby in a safe wrap or structured carrier is a great way to bond with your new baby and help to ease her pain.
Many babies calm easier with a pacifier.
Sucking is the icing on the cake of calming.
Here s what you need to know about the safety of gripe water for babies.
If your baby goes to sleep remember to always lay her down in her crib on her back.
Gently rub her back.
This might make the colic worse.
Your baby s healthcare provider can suggest some things to do that may help to calm your baby.
It contains a mixture of herbs and is often used to soothe colicky babies.
Hold your baby in your arms and place her body on her left side to help digestion or stomach for support.
Many babies who suffer from colic are unable to sleep lying completely.
There are a few things that you can try that may help calm your baby.
Remember many babies who suffer from colic do not like to be laid flat so keeping your baby close to you and upright is very soothing.
Cry for as much as three hours a day as many as three days a week often in the early evening or early morning are hard to calm may pull up their legs and pass gas and appear to be in pain.
For the safety of your infant never ever shake your baby in anger or frustration 5.