A colicky baby has long bouts of irritability, fussiness and crying. There are several homeremedies that can help a parent treat a colicky baby, says ROSHANI DEVI
When you brought your baby from home he was sweet and well-behaved. Then suddenly a couple of weeks later, the angel started crying and screaming at the top of its head. Dealing with a colicky baby can be frustrating but there are many simple things you can try to soothe the baby.
First, wrap the baby in a blanket of a cloth properly. Reduce loud sounds and bright lights. Rock your baby massage them to calm them. Sucking can help relieve stress and calm the babies. Try and give your baby a pacifier.
Giving the baby a warm bath can be a good remedy for. Fill the bathtub with some warm water. While your baby lies in the bath gently massage the abdomen to help relieve any gas.
Another great method is to give a warm compress. Dip a towel in warm water and squeeze out the excess water. Place the cloth on baby’s tummy; you can also gently rub the tummy.
Help your baby pass gas. Place the baby on his back. Hold the knees together and gently push the legs back towards the tummy. Hold the legs this way for a few seconds. You can do this exercise even while massaging the baby.
PS: Don’t force this exercise if the baby offfers resistance.