How to Cope With Colic
When my oldest daughter was born, I walked the floor night
and day, rocking and
swaddling, singing and even crying...anything to make my new
little miracle stop her endless crying. Well, everyone told
me she just had colic and that it would pass. And, alas, pass
it did, however I wish that I would have known then what I know
now.
There are many theories about the causes of colic. Many believe
that it is breastfeeding that causes it. "Either you are
eating something that is not suited to her little tummy or you
must be feeding her too much.." they will tell you. Well,
maybe. Others believe that bottlefed babies are allergic to
the formula. "Switch his formula and he will be just fine..."
they will tell you. Well, yes that could be it too. Some will
say it is gas or an immature nervous system. Maybe. And the
list goes on and on.
However, I believe that the answer to solving colic problems
is simple. Babies simply "come out" too early and
therefore miss out on their "fourth trimester" in
the womb. This new world needs a lot of getting used to, and
some transitional coping methods are in order. Below are some
sure fire ways to soothe a colicky baby and restore them to
their comfortable, womb-like environment. Well, they will think
so anyway.
1. Swaddle her. Babies up to four months old feel safe and
secure when bundled and will calm down. This imitates her cozy
womb environment and soothes her cries with a sense of familiarity.
2. Carry him in a sling or carrier close to your body and walk
around. The motion will imitate the movements he felt while
he was being carried in your womb.
3. Play "white noise" such as the dishwasher, washing
machine or even the vacuum cleaner to imitate the sounds she
heard while safe and snug in your tummy.
4. If all else fails, go for a car ride. The motion will imitate
the frequent movement he felt while in your womb and may calm
him, and you, down.
Some of these things will work all of the time and all of these
things will work some of the
time, but just keep in mind that this will all pass. Enjoy
these precious days with your little one because soon you will
have to potty train them and you will think back to the good
old days...when all you had to worry about was a little colic!
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