Colic is a common cause of crying young children. Consider the most effective ways to get rid of colic, which won a large number of positive reviews from mothers of babies.
10. Tummy to tummy
While feeding your baby, try to warm his stomach with the heat of your body. After this, the discomfort most often disappears. When you are feeding your baby, lie on your side, and turn the baby carefully on its side. After that, you will need to press it against your stomach with your tummy: the bodies should touch fairly tightly. It should be borne in mind that the torso and neck of the baby should be on the same level.
9. Mom's diet
During the period of feeding the baby, his mother should approach the preparation of her menu with the utmost seriousness. If the baby has colic, the diet of a lactating woman should be quite rigid. Even if the mother of the baby has already revised the menu after pregnancy, she will have to make quite a few other changes to it. From the diet, it will be necessary to exclude all products that contribute to gas formation in the stomach of the child. Fermented milk products are recommended. As for vegetables and meat - it is better not to fry them, but to cook or bake.
8. Fitball riding
Fitball is a rubber ball that is usually quite large. It is very convenient to perform various gymnastic exercises with a small child. Gently put the baby on the ball: his stomach should be below. If the baby was born recently, you will need to first lay a clean towel or diaper on the ball.
Put one hand on the child’s feet and the other on the back. Gently holding the baby, begin to swing it left and right, back and forth, and then in a circle. So you can achieve relaxation of the abdominal muscles of the baby and remove the discomfort. This exercise will also help to properly develop the vestibular apparatus.
7. Proper attachment
The baby must take breasts in a certain way. If he does it wrong, excess air may be trapped. So, the baby's mouth should be open quite wide. The nipple should be sent to the baby's sky. The lower lip of the baby should be turned out. With proper feeding, the baby gags the area around the nipple with his mouth.
If pain occurs during feeding, this will be a sign that it is not being carried out correctly. You can try to learn how to feed the baby yourself or consult a consultant: he will tell you about all the nuances that a nursing mother should take into account.
6. Spread on the tummy
If the child often lies on his stomach, his abdominal muscles will become stronger. Spreading on the tummy will significantly facilitate the passage of gases. It is recommended to put the baby so several times a day: it is better to do this before each meal. Many children do not like to lie on their stomachs, which they report quite loudly. In order for the baby to be distracted, you can gently talk to him or give his favorite toy: at the same time, you should stroke the baby on the back from top to bottom.
5. Massage
You can simply stroke the baby’s belly with warm hands, and also do not put too much pressure on him. Move in a circle without touching the area under the right rib (the liver is located there). You can stroke the oblique muscles of the abdomen: from the back to the stomach. A few of these movements will suffice.
4. Legs to the tummy
Many mothers really like such an exercise as pressing the baby’s legs to his stomach: it is simple and very effective. It will be necessary to take the child by the lower legs, bend the baby's legs and press them to his tummy. Wait half a minute, relax the baby's legs and repeat the exercise. Pressing on the stomach should not be very hard. You can alternately bend the left and right leg. Exercise "Bicycle" should be performed at a moderate pace.
3. Warm bath
After a warm bath, the baby calms down, and the discomfort in his stomach quickly disappears. It is recommended to take it before bedtime: it will be much easier for the child to fall asleep. Pour warm water into the bathtub, add a little lavender oil, put the baby there. You can gently massage the baby’s stomach while it is in the bath. After a few minutes, remove the baby from the water, wrap it in a warm towel. It is not recommended to take such baths immediately after a meal or immediately in front of it: it is better to do this at least an hour before feeding or one hour after it.
2. Hot-water bottle
When bouts of colic occur, you need to ensure that the baby’s stomach is warm. Immediately after feeding or directly in the process, warm it with a bottle of warm water, a diaper. Warm the diaper with a preheated iron and place it on the baby’s stomach. However, it should be borne in mind that it should not be very hot, otherwise the delicate skin of the baby may get burned.
You can make a heating pad with cherry stones. To do this, you will need to sew a small bag and hold it in the microwave for about a minute. Such a heating pad should be put in the baby's bed so that he falls asleep with her.
1. Drops from gases
"Bebinos" - drops, which include natural ingredients: coriander seeds, chamomile, fennel. They are used for colic, flatulence, pain and cramping in the stomach. "Bobotik" - a tool with simethicone. It can be given to children whose age is from one month. This tool is also taken by adults: with overeating, constipation. "Bobotik" helps to cope with colic, helps to reduce bloating. This medicine does not disrupt the digestive system, it is completely excreted through the intestines.