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Colic in Baby and Colic Massage

How To Cure Colic in Baby With Massage And Homeopathy

colic in baby Colic in baby develops either suddenly or slowly and it involves constant and distressing crying. It seems to be present during the first three months of life and it is worse in the evening hours. Every baby is different so not all babies fit the classical description, but when a baby is crying constantly and impossible to soothe and medical findings do not find anything wrong, colic is probably the culprit. If you suspect that your baby has colic, make sure a pediatrician visits your baby and provides an accurate diagnosis.

Having to nurture a colicky baby is very hard for parents who feel exhausted and stressed out because they are usually told that there is nothing they can do.

Colic Can Be Helped by Massage

Colic in bay can be relieved by using a special kind of baby colic massage as shown in the following video. In the video you can see how the mom massages her baby using knee bends in circular motion. This type of technique seems to be very effective in helping relieve the gas trapped in the baby intestinal tract. In fact, colic in newborn is caused by gas building up that cannot be relieved. A gassy baby will release wind after 5-10 minutes of continued colic massage.



Baby Colic Cures at Home

Beside massaging your baby, you can give your baby Chamomile tea to soothe his rumbling tummy. Fennel and Ginger tea are also good for colic in baby because they aid digestion. These herbs should be steeped in boiling water for at least 15 minutes and given with a tea spoon drop by drop, when at room temperature, without adding sugar or sweeteners.

Colic Homeopathy

Homeopathic medicine can be very effective in helping relieve the pain of colic in baby. iBaba colic remedy is a homeopathic combination remedy your homeopathic practitioner will recommend for the relief of colic gas pains caused by swallowing air after feeding too quickly, gastric upset, crying and irritability. In a small baby one tablet should be dissolved in boiled water and given with a tea spoon slowly. If the baby is in great distress it can be given 15 minutes for up to 8 doses until relief is noticed; then every 2 hours as needed.

Colic Massage Pad

Colic in baby can be very stressful for parents and sometimes a little help can make a world of difference. Using a colic massage pad can help soothe the baby. Colic babies seem to love the soothing vibration from the colic massage pad and they also seem to fall asleep easily when on it.

This is such a simple concept, but very effective. With the colic massage pad you can take a break from rocking, massaging, bouncing your colicky baby and sit down, relaxing and cuddling with your baby while he is soothed and calmed down with the sounds and motions of the pad. The following video demonstrates how the colic massage pad works on a infant that was suffering from distressful colicky pains.

Learn A Special Technique to Relive Colic

Read the Curing Colic Guide to learn ways to completely cure baby build up gas and effectively treat baby colic naturally. Avoid sleepless nights, inconsolable crying, irritability, reflux, fussiness, abdominal distension and bloating. This proven techniques will change yours and baby life, guaranteed! No more crying, no more middle of the night soothing, no more fussy baby. You and your baby will be finally enjoy a happy time!

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