The world is new for small babies and they are not so much adapted to the environment in their early months. So, they faced many problems related to their health and behavior. Colic problem is one of them. Colic problems are very common in the babies and leave them restless and crying. Colic problems are general problem with the babies, but lack of awareness of treating colic makes it a big problem. Colic problems start in babies from the age of two-three weeks and goes with the age of 4-6 months but this period is very painful for the babies. There are some home remedies for the colic babies. Colic problems are an exhausting and frustrating condition for both infants and parents. Raising a colicky child is not an easy task and gives many sleepless nights and endless screaming of the baby. The exact reason of colic problem is controversial in infants. But there are a variety of things, which is considered as the initiator. They are underdeveloped gastrointestinal tract, general fussiness, emotional stress, food allergies and vaccinations. An elimination diet is a better way to judge a food allergy that is responsible for infant discomfort.
List Of 10 Home Remedies For Colic Babies
Anti-colic Bottles
If the baby is bottle fed or combination fed (both breast and bottle), then it is good to use anti-colic bottles. These specially designed bottles have internal vent which removes the vacuum and air bubbles in the milk feed and assist in reducing burping, digestive and wind discomfort. Anti-colic bottles are easily available in the pharmacy store and one or two bottles are enough for the baby.
Infacol
Infacol has anti-flatulent properties which are due to its main ingredient Simeticone. It is inserted in the body by using a syringe or dropper before feed the baby. Infacol works as an anti-foaming agent and join the small bubbles of gas to form large bubbles in the stomach. The main concept of this is to expel the trapped gas during burping or as wind.
Gripe Water
Gripe water is invented by the English pharmacist William Woodward in 1840. Since, it has been used to treat babies with colic, tummy and wind problems. Original Gripe water contains alcohol, bicarbonate and dill. But in the nineties, the formula was refurbished to avoid the use of alcohol. Colic calm gripe water is a homeopathic medicine that contains herbs.
Colife Infant Drops
Sometimes, Infant babies felt difficult to digesting lactose that is present in breast milk and formula milk. A naturally occurring enzyme lactase is present in Colife drops, which helps in the breakdown of the lactose.
Probiotic Drops
Probiotic drinks may also an option for getting rid of colic in infants. The structure of gut flora in the infant’s exhibit colicky symptoms is different in non-colicky infants. Probiotics kills harmful bacteria and opposite in nature of antibiotics. Probiotics provides beneficial bacteria in the digestive system and helps the digestive system back into a normal state. Probiotic drops can help babies suffering from colic to recover soon.
Massage
A gentle and careful massage on tummy helps babies to settle soon. For removing trapped wind of the tummy, move the fingers in a clockwise direction, which encourages the trapped wind to release out. Moving into their legs towards their tummy also relieves them and encourages the trapped wind to release out. Massaging on back side also helps in releasing wind. Soft massage with olive oil is perfect for the babies.
Tiger Technique
Tiger technique involves laying the baby and facing downwards with their head along with the mother’s arms and their head is at the mother’s elbow. The mother arm supporting babies weight and hand holding the top of the leg. Now giving a gentle massage on the abdomen in a clockwise direction helps babies alleviate colic discomfort.
Winding
Regular burping during and after the feed helps to stop the wind to trap in the bowels to cause discomfort. There are many types of winding techniques such as sitting the baby upright or stretching them on the shoulder.
Swaddling
This ancient practice involves wrapping the baby in the blanket, sheet or specially designed swaddle with pinned arms to their sides that prevents the startle reflex and induces sleep and provide relief in colic problems.
Warm Bath
A warm bath is also considered as a best way to soothing digestive discomfort of the babies. It is very good and easy technique for relieving babies. Hold the baby in the tummy tub in an upright position and covered the body with warm water as infants do not like cold water. It gives babies a soothing effect and relieves them entirely. But this will effectively only till they are in the warm water. It does not eliminate pain, but block it for the little time.