Tuesday, September 27, 2011

My Best Baby Bargains: Tips for Moms

Today's Tip for New Moms: What to Do When Baby Has Colic (more added to the discussion)


As we discussed in the previous post, there are lots of reasons why Baby may be having tummy distress. Colic is one of those mysterious maladies that makes Baby so terribly uncomfortable, and yet, sometimes parents are at a loss as to know what to do about it.

Try Changing the Scenery


If Baby has been inside all day long, perhaps a walk will do her a world of good. Fresh air, if the weather is nice, is good for Mom and Baby. A walk with a stroller, front pack or a sling, with rhythmic movements can be calming and may help soothe her and aid in her falling asleep. On the other hand, if you have been out and about, Baby may just be tired and need a calm dark room and her bed.

Quietness Helps


Instead of noise and harsh sounds, bring in a sense of peace and tranquility with quietness, stillness and darkness.

Swaddle Her


When she was in the womb, Baby was snug as a bug in a rug, so to speak. By swaddling herm, that is, wrapping her in a blanket or a cloth, she will again feel as secure as she was before she was born. It will help her feel less out of control. By swaddling her when she is colicky, at mealtimes, or at bedtime, she will have a sense of well being. Swaddling her will help her get to sleep and will eliminate any jerking or flailing that could wake her up during the night or at nap time. Research shows that swaddled babies sleep more soundly than those not swaddled.
Swaddling is such a natural and easy thing to incorporate into Baby’s routine. If you find that it works well for Baby, you may want to invest in a special swaddling bunting.




We will be spending several posts on the subject of colic because it is such a common incidence among young babies. More on this in the next post.
Have a great day!

Blessings,

Ginny

Psalm 127:3
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
KJV

I hope you have enjoyed today’s tip for new moms. Tips for new moms is a blog for helping educate new moms about Baby's first year. Visit My Best Baby Bargains for discounts on all things for Baby, and great deals on things Mom and Dad want, too.



Disclosure: I receive compensation from the companies whose products I post on this blog. I will only post items I consider to be high quality. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

My Best Baby Bargains: Tips for Moms

Today's Tip for New Moms: What to Do When Baby Has Colic (more added to the discussion)


As we discussed in the previous post, there are lots of reasons why Baby may be having tummy distress. Colic is one of those mysterious maladies that makes Baby so terribly uncomfortable, and yet, sometimes parents are at a loss as to know what to do about it.

Try Moving Her


Rockers and baby swings and bouncers are a Godsend. Babies love motion and find it soothing, so if she is fussy, give her a little movement and see if that helps. Rocking her is always a great idea, because she is close to your body. Walking around the house with her in your front pack is also another movement that will be comforting to her. Gently bouncing her up and down while she is close to her body may help, too.

As Mentioned before, Try the Bicycle Movements


Putting Baby on her back and moving her legs in a bicycle motion may help relieve gas. This may be part of the problem. When gas is released there is much less tummy pressure and distress.

Take Her for a Spin in the Car


A ride in the car is an amazing remedy for babies who are distressed, cranky, tired or just plain in need of some movement, noise and vibration. Buckle her in to her car seat and drive around the block or wherever for five or ten minutes. I think you will be amazed at the calming effects. She will probably go to sleep.

We will be spending several posts on the subject of colic because it is such a common incidence among young babies. More on this in the next post.
Have a great day!

Blessings,

Ginny

Psalm 127:3
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
KJV

I hope you have enjoyed today’s tip for new moms. Tips for new moms is a blog for helping educate new moms about Baby's first year. Visit My Best Baby Bargains for discounts on all things for Baby, and great deals on things Mom and Dad want, too.



Disclosure: I receive compensation from the companies whose products I post on this blog. I will only post items I consider to be high quality. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Monday, September 19, 2011

My Best Baby Bargains: Tips for Moms

Today's Tip for New Moms: What to Do When Baby Has Colic (more added to the discussion)


As we discussed in the previous post, there are lots of reasons why Baby may be having tummy distress. Colic is one of those mysterious maladies that makes Baby so terribly uncomfortable, and yet, sometimes parents are at a loss as to know what to do about it.

Try Using a (Warm) Hot Water Bottle.


It is soothing for some babies to feel warmth against the tummy. Fill a hot water bottle with warm water, being very careful that it is on the side of being lukewarm. Be sure that it is not too hot. What seems comfortable to adults may be way too hot for a baby’s sensitive skin. Wrap the hot water bottle in a towel, place it on your tummy and put baby’s tummy on top of you so that his little belly is resting on the warm hot water bottle.

Noise May Help


When Baby was in the womb, he heard constant sounds: rhythmic heartbeat sounds, and whooshing sounds. This can be a comfort to him now, as well. You may want to try setting your baby’s infant seat near the clothes dryer, or in the kitchen when the exhaust fan is running. He may also like being held in a front pack while you vacuum.

Let Him Hear Music


Singing to Baby or putting on a CD of gentle classical music or lullabies can calm Baby down. There are even CDs available that have womb sounds. One is called Natural Womb Sounds and you can download it for only 89 cents. On the flip side, some babies really love loud, lively music. All babies are different!






We will be spending several posts on the subject of colic because it is such a common incidence among young babies. More on this in the next post.

Have a great day!

Blessings,

Ginny

Psalm 127:3
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
KJV

I hope you have enjoyed today’s tip for new moms. Tips for new moms is a blog for helping educate new moms about Baby's first year. Visit My Best Baby Bargains for discounts on all things for Baby, and great deals on things Mom and Dad want, too.



Disclosure: I receive compensation from the companies whose products I post on this blog. I will only post items I consider to be high quality. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Friday, September 16, 2011

My Best Baby Bargains: Tips for Moms

Today's Tip for New Moms: What to Do When Baby Has Colic (continued)


As we discussed in the previous post, there are lots of reasons why Baby may be having tummy distress. Colic is one of those mysterious maladies that makes Baby so terribly uncomfortable, and yet, sometimes parents are at a loss as to know what to do about it.

Make a Natural Remedy (with Your Doctor's Approval, of Course!)


Check with your pediatrician first! For a long time parents have used natural remedies to treat their babies’ colic. Weak herbal teas like peppermint, anise, dill, fennel and chamomile are some that parents have used. Always be careful with dosages! Consulting a reliable herbalist is recommended if you want to try this method. If you are breastfeeding, drinking the tea yourself can benefit Baby.

You Might Want to Try an Over the Counter Remedy


Gripe water is a solution that many parents find effective in relieving colic. It is a concoction made from herbs and sodium bicarbonate. Over the counter gas drops for babies are also available if gas is the culprit to your baby’s tummy distress. Always choose preparations made especially for babies, and be sure to get your doctor's approval before using either of these.





Give Baby a Massage


By gently massaging your baby’s tummy, you can soothe his body and his soul. Another method is to put him across your knees on his tummy, and massage his back. This can help eliminate gas which is causing pressure and pain.

We will be spending several posts on the subject of colic because it is such a common incidence among young babies. More on this in the next post.
Have a great day!

Blessings,

Ginny

Psalm 127:3
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
KJV

I hope you have enjoyed today’s tip for new moms. Tips for new moms is a blog for helping educate new moms about Baby's first year. Visit My Best Baby Bargains for discounts on all things for Baby, and great deals on things Mom and Dad want, too.



Disclosure: I receive compensation from the companies whose products I post on this blog. I will only post items I consider to be high quality. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

My Best Baby Bargains: Tips for Moms

Today's Tip for New Moms: What to Do When Baby Has Colic (continued)


As we discussed in the previous post, there are lots of reasons why Baby may be having tummy distress. Colic is one of those mysterious maladies that makes Baby so terribly uncomfortable, and yet, sometimes parents are at a loss as to know what to do about it.

Baby Might Need to Burp


Frequent burping, especially for very young babies, is something that will help keep the air bubbles at bay in her little tummy. If you do it often, rather than waiting until she has finished the whole feeding, you are less likely to get tummy bubbles trapped inside. If you are nursing, prop Baby up when it is time to switch sides and wait until she has given a good burp before changing to the other side. Remember, having her in a more upright position helps the gas bubbles rise up from her tummy and be released.

If You Are Breastfeeding, Consider Your Diet


The things we eat do have an effect on the constituency of breast milk. Sometimes Baby can be sensitive to the dairy proteins that we ingest, so if you think this might be the case, eliminate milk, yogurt and cheese from your diet for a couple of weeks. This is how long it takes to get the cow’s milk protein out of your breast milk. If this helps Baby have a happier time with her feeding, you may have discovered something important.

If cutting out dairy products does not help, there are other foods that can upset the sensitive balance of Baby’s tummy. Foods that are spicy can be the culprit, as can wheat products, garlic, caffeine, nuts, strawberries, cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli. And

If you stop eating these foods and Baby has a calmer tummy, after a couple of weeks you can start re-introducing foods one by one to see if there is any reaction from Baby. This may seem like a daunting process, but if baby stops crying, there will be way less stress on her and on you (and on the whole family). Baby is happy, everyone is happy!

Could Baby’s Formula Be the Cause?


Sometimes the formula Baby is on is just not right for her little system. Ask you pediatrician if a change might be in order. Changing to a formula that does not have cow’s milk protein in it may be the answer.

We will be spending several posts on the subject of colic because it is such a common incidence among young babies. More on this in the next post.
Have a great day!

Blessings,

Ginny

Psalm 127:3
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
KJV

I hope you have enjoyed today’s tip for new moms. Tips for new moms is a blog for helping educate new moms about Baby's first year. Visit My Best Baby Bargains for discounts on all things for Baby, and great deals on things Mom and Dad want, too.



Disclosure: I receive compensation from the companies whose products I post on this blog. I will only post items I consider to be high quality. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Monday, September 12, 2011

My Best Baby Bargains: Tips for Moms



My Best Baby Bargains: Tips for Moms


Today's Tip for New Moms: What to Do When Baby Has Colic


Since every baby is different, you may have to experiment with your little sweetheart to see what works best for him. Soothing baby and changing some things to see if they help lessen colic is a goal for any mother who sees her baby suffering with tummy distress. Sometimes just reassuring him helps.

Let’s look at some of the causes of colic.

Check your baby’s bottle.




If baby is bottle-fed, he may be swallowing a lot of air. There is a big difference in baby bottles, and it is important to find one with a proper nipple. If the hole in the nipple is too small, he may be gulping in air out of sheer frustration. If the hole is too large, the milk may come too fast and taking in air could happen in that case, too.

There are bottles that are especially designed to minimize air intake by baby. Some have liners which keep bubbles from forming in the milk. They collapse as baby drinks, so less air gets into Baby’s tummy. Some are curved for better positioning.

Keep Baby in an Upright Position


If Baby is in a more upright position, he is less scrunched up. That means that the milk can more freely flow into his tummy and there will be less air trapped along the way.

Try to Feed Baby before He Is Starving


When Baby is too hungry, he gets frantic and out of control. He tries to eat too quickly and gulps in air along with his food. This can bring about colic because of his desperate need for food. If you turn down the lights and put on some calming music and speak softly to him, this may help soothe him and quiet him so he eats more slowly.

We will be spending several posts on the subject of colic because it is such a common incidence among young babies. More on this in the next post.
Have a great day!

Blessings,

Ginny

Psalm 127:3
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
KJV

I hope you have enjoyed today’s tip for new moms. Tips for new moms is a blog for helping educate new moms about Baby's first year. Visit My Best Baby Bargains for discounts on all things for Baby, and great deals on things Mom and Dad want, too.



Disclosure: I receive compensation from the companies whose products I post on this blog. I will only post items I consider to be high quality. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Friday, September 9, 2011

My Best Baby Bargains: Tips for Moms

My Best Baby Bargains: Tips for Moms


Today's Tip for New Moms: What to Do When Baby Has Tummy Distress


Sometimes Baby cries, and you have fed him, checked his diaper, checked him over for anything sharp or uncomfortable against his skin and still he is crying. He may be colicky or have gas; he may have an allergy to milk or reflux; it could be the flu or constipation or lactose intolerance. Many things could be the cause of tummy pain.

Before using any remedy bought over the counter or any home remedy, please check with Baby's doctor first.

If is a simple case of gas, that is something that can be helped easily. Gas pains are very uncomfortable. If you have had them as an adult, you know that to be true. They can hurt like the Dickens!

Place Baby on his back, Be sure that there is no binding waistband around his tummy, as that can put enough pressure around his little belly to make him uncomfortable. Bring his knees up toward his tummy and gently bend and extend his legs as though he was riding a bicycle. This may help him to release the gas and feel much better.

We will talk more about tummy pain in the next post.

Have a great day!

Blessings,

Ginny

Psalm 127:3
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
KJV

I hope you have enjoyed today’s tip for new moms. Tips for new moms is a blog for helping educate new moms about Baby's first year. Visit My Best Baby Bargains for discounts on all things for Baby, and great deals on things Mom and Dad want, too.



Disclosure: I receive compensation from the companies whose products I post on this blog. I will only post items I consider to be high quality. The opinions expressed here are my own.