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Remedy for Stomach Colic Pain

Colic pain can be exasperating for any parent who has an infant. Learning how to remedy this pain can also be a challenge. The good news is these symptoms usually subside by the time the baby reaches three months of age. However, the bad news is that in some cases, it can take up to nine months for an infant to fully be rid of stomach colic pain. Trying a remedy may be the only hope for some parents.

  1. Bottle Feeding

    • The increase of abdominal gas can make it difficult on a child and make take extra effort from the parent. If you are bottle feeding your infant, try different approaches in the position you are holding your baby while feeding and make sure to burp your baby frequently.

    Breast Feeding

    • If you are breastfeeding your baby, there could be certain foods being consumed which are triggering the colic. Many pediatricians recommend new moms stay away from eating chocolate, spicy foods, citrus fruits and caffeine drinks, as well as other gassy foods such as cabbage and broccoli. The main thing to remember is paying close attention to what is being eaten when the baby's colic is worse. Keeping a log of your diet is a good idea.

    Motion

    • Placing an infant in the palm of your hand with its chest next to you and holding it firmly while walking around has helped to relieve some babies with colic. Another option for this would be placing the baby in a front backpack carrier so you can walk around the house and continue to do your chores. Providing motion not only helps the baby feel secure, but can help to relieve any gas buildup. Other motion remedies can include placing the baby in an infant seat and sitting the seat beside the dryer. The vibration can help to soothe the baby's stomach pain. Also, massaging the tummy or back with warm hands and a little pressure can help relieve colic pain.

    Professional Opinion

    • Although remedies for stomach colic pain are mostly used to bring relief to your crying baby, they will not cure colic. It is always a good idea to check with your pediatrician to make sure colic is why your baby is crying. Crying consistently has also been known to come from their diet or an injury. There are other reasons a baby could cry for long periods of time and having the infant examined is important.

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