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Written by Deborah Jackson
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Friday, 25 January 2008 |
Colic Relief for Babies and Parents
You may have heard of "colic gripe water" or "colic calm" but have no real idea what these things are, or if they work. Are homeopathic remedies just old wives tales aimed at ripping consumers off, or can a simple concoction of herbs actually assist your baby with his or her growing pains? Colic is a condition that sometimes persists for four months after an infant is born. The baby will cry for hours, days and weeks for seemingly no reason at all. As a parent, it's easy to get discouraged or feel like a failure, but there are some colic relief products that you should try before becoming too disheartened.
During feeding, many babies accidentally suck in too much air, resulting in "gas pockets" in the stomach and intestines. Also, gas-producing vegetables, like broccoli and cabbage, can pass on their effects through breast milk, causing excess bloating in the baby as well. Toxins like caffeine are easily transmitted this way too, making it difficult for the baby to digest. The more the colicky baby cries, the more the gas builds up and more cramping ensues from tensing the stomach muscles. To ease the baby's discomfort, many people turn to homeopathic medicines to treat colic.
Do you suspect that your baby is just a bundle of gas? Many colicky babies haven't figured out how to relieve themselves of pent up gas and it doesn't always come naturally. Another colic relief that many people find funny - yet sometimes practical - is the "Baby Fart Aerobics DVD." Natural Healing Expert Jini Patel Thompson will show you some simple steps on how to do a colon massage that will loosen up the bowels and intestines, helping the baby's natural processes occur. It may sound strange, but this process even works on grown adults and has been practiced by Eastern cultures for ages.
Colic relief is a tricky balance to find. Every baby is different, so there's no one miraculous cure. Some babies respond well to infant swings, while others prefer a warm bath. Some babies cry during the day after a feeding, while others seem to cry mostly at night when it's time for bed. Monitor your baby and try to figure out which specific problem may be ailing them. In the end, the best way to treat colic is with patience, but some of these products can certainly help in the meantime! |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 25 January 2008 )
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