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How to Cope with Colic by: Monica
Faircloth
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
bottle fed 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!
About The Author
Monica Faircloth is a full time mother of three, a
successful work at home mom and the owner of www.HomeBasedMommy.com
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