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Colic natural remedies Colic is a condition in infants that causes them to cry more often, longer and louder than other babies. Their skin turns red, their muscles are taut and they tend to cry for extended periods of the day – getting worse towards the end of the day. It starts off when the baby is around 3 weeks old and might continue till 3 months too.
Do not panic. A colic baby will grow up to be a healthy child. They just need more attention, as they are more sensitive to the environment.
The crying might be the cause of a stomach pain or a temperature – whatever the cause is, this condition is not caused by the way the baby is treated or handled – so parents – please relax.
Here is some advice on how to reduce the crying. One of the ways is to place a warm water bottle on the baby's stomach. Gently rubbing the stomach is an option, if you have no warm water bottle handy. Rocking and moving the baby always works as a distraction. A warm bath might draw louder cries from the baby, but you will observe that post the bath, the baby will tend to get quiet and even sleep.
Taking the baby out for a walk is another great way to relieve him or her. Driving, walking and constantly giving the baby a new environment has a very definite calming affect on the kid.
Sometimes, the baby might cry because it has gas. Burp the baby by holding it to your chest, upright, and stroking gently upwards with your hand on the back. If the baby is hungry, feed it.
If the crying continues for more than 3 hours at a stretch, call the doctor.
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