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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 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

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