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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

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