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Post by new momma on Nov 26, 2013 19:44:59 GMT -5
I have tried everything for my little boy's colic. He is 10 weeks old and has all day long colic. It's exhausting. We've tried gripe water, camilla, the 5 s's, baby swings, baby bouncers, car rides, baths, walking around the house for hours on end, peppermint, heat, chamomile, sleeping on a wedge, and probiotic drops.
Here has what has helped us...
- wrapping baby in a swaddle wrap, TIGHT - bouncing on my knee rapidly and shh-ing softly in his ear (sometimes works when his colic is at it's very worst) - Gerber Soothe probiotic colic drops. Have only been using these for a week, but have already seen a difference in my boy's attitude. - 1 oz. of very mild cammomile tea (warm, not hot) given by bottle in the early morning and evening
We still have colic, but this has helped for us. Any mom's out there feeling desperate, don't give up, keep trying different methods and see what may help. This combination of tricks has taken my babies crying time from ~8 hours a day to ~3. For me, that's a huge win.
I would love to hear what is working for other mom's. Please leave comments below.
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Post by new momma on Nov 26, 2013 20:07:50 GMT -5
also bicycling the legs! really helps get the toots going
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Post by happyworldofharibo on Dec 1, 2013 15:20:11 GMT -5
Just wanted to add to the 'box of tricks' of things that worked for us.
I'm a 1st time mum and was thoroughly shell-shocked when I brought my son home. He was by no means a horrific colicky baby, just very fussy and whingey. I started co-sleeping at 3 weeks so we all started getting more sleep as he was nursing every half hour. I followed the UNICEF guidance to make it as safe as possible. I found holding him in my arms and bouncing up and down rather than side to side movement soothed better. When he was really screaming then I shushed very loudly in his ear. Sitting in the bathroom with the shower running would sometimes distract him. Bum-patting has saved my life. Firm pats on the fleshy parts release serotonin which calms as long as you do it but the effects wear off when you stop.
He's 4 months today and things are considerably better but he still wants to be held a lot and nurses for comfort when sleeping. I just keep telling myself it's all transient. There's been a few good-quality studies that have indicated colicky/fussy babies are far more confident and secure children.
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