Anyone have any advice on how to deal with Colic?

Question

My Little girl is 9 weeks old and I am about to pull my hair out by now! I know they say don't let her CIO but with Colic it is so hard not to put her down and walk away every now and then. Has anyone else been through this and how did you help to relieve some of the screaming? It is so hard, I know they say by 3 months they should out grow it, but I need advice now!

Answer 1

Not sure if this will work with children but we used to give an animal with colic flat beer.

but seriously i think that was what my little brother used to get and we had a humidifier that we used to put some eucalyptus oil in.

used to fix him right up.

Good Luck

Answer 2

It is just something you have to deal with my son was so bad like that as well. If we did laid him down he would scream. We had to carry him around a certain way all the time. I used to pray he would be 3 months old bc everyone says they change so much, it was more like 4 or so months but now hes 13 months old and its so good thank God.

This is why formula is not the right choice, its un natural. If you choose to formula feed this is just what you have to deal with. Their tummies can not handle this harsh stuff.

As far as colic goes, well crying is a normal baby thing. Babies cry when something is wrong. I hate when everyone thinks all babies have colic bc they cry, its that formula and same reason the pure babe had this reflux.  

Answer 3

My baby had colic and it was DEFINATELY present by 9 weeks. As a matter of fact, I remember my  "Google Research" leading me to believe that it peaked around 6-8 weeks ( http://www.parents.com/baby/care/crying-... ).

I'm sure you know that colic isn't an "illness," but make a point to remind yourself when baby is screaming that "there's nothing physically wrong. This is just MY babys crying pattern." Getting yourself in check mentally can go a long way on the hard nights.

Also, everyone has their little "tricks" that helped their baby. Mine was taking her on walks. I don't know if it was the dark (she was a nighttime coliky baby), the fresh air, or having something new to distract her from her "crying pattern" (LOL), but it soothed her, at least for the duration of the walk. The peace and quiet it lended sure helped me lose the preggo weight!

Answer 4

I highly recommend babywearing!!  :)  Hope it helps honey!

From this link:

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/5/t051300...

"10. Babywearing. Anthropologists who have studied infant care practices throughout the world have noted that carried babies tend to fuss less. We use the term "babywearing" because wearing means more than just picking up a baby and putting her in a carrier when she fusses. It means carrying a baby several hours a day, before baby begins to fuss. Carrie, a mother in our practice, had a colicky baby who was content as long as she was in a sling. But Carrie had to return to work when her baby was six-weeks-old. I wrote the following "prescription" to give to her daycare provider: "To keep Tiffany content, wear her in a sling at least three hours a day." One of the theories about colicky behavior is that it's a symptom of disorganized biorhythms. During pregnancy, the womb automatically regulates baby's systems. Birth temporarily disrupts this organization. The more quickly a baby gets outside help with organizing these biorhythms, the more easily she adapts to life outside the womb. By extending the womb experience, the babywearing mother and father provide an external regulating system that helps to organize baby. In comforting colicky babies, it helps to think of the womb experience as lasting eighteen months – nine months inside the mother, and nine months outside. (For additional comforting tips see Fussy Baby)"

Another great one:

http://www.thebabywearer.com/index.php?p...

Answer 5

In african nations the woman carry their babies with them every where in their little slings and colic and reflux are extremely rare... My bub had both and was on the medication too, I found that keeping him upright as much as possible is key into helping them get over it sooner...

Tilt bubs matress in her cot - I used a bouncer for sleeping and put it in the cot so that he still got used to his room. With a bouncer you have the option of straping bub in at night if she moves alot otherwise she may fall out lol.

I would also feed my bub and then hold him upright for about half an hour after. This helps.

But unfortuantly - it does eventually come down to waiting it out. Their little systems are sooo new and getting used to our environment.

Its is ok to just put bub down and walk away from here if it is all driving you mad!! I had to sooo many times. Put her in her cot and make yourself a coffee , drink it then go back to her. with LOADS of cuddles.

I have heard that a hot water bottle is good to keep on her tummy... or even one of those wheat bags that you microwave - Be careful with them though...

Good luck and I hope she and you get some decent sleep soon...

xx

Answer 6

My son was the same way and the only thing that worked was onion tea and rolling him on my knee. I know onion tea sounds weird but it works. BELIEVE ME. You just cut an onion in rings and boil it in water. When it is done you add a little sugar to give it a sweetness. I have never seen a baby calm down so quick. I know you might be afraid because your baby is so little but if you want to sleep anytime soon, give it a try. Also, sit on the edge of the sofa and lay her down on her tummy and just roll her like a rolling pin. Good luck and don't worry it won't last forever, even though you might feel that way. I was told that if you are going crazy do put the baby in a safe place like a crib or a swing and walk away and breath and then go back.  

Answer 7

Three months?  My son was diagnosed with colic when he was about 7 months old and outgrew it shortly after he was 10 months.   It could be an allergy or something else.  Running the washer or dryer and sitting on it helps, running the shower or bathtub and sitting in the bathroom helps.  One of those machines you put on the side of the crib that makes it like a car helps.  Gas drops help.  Remember, when you need to, put her down and walk away stepping outside for a few minutes for some peace.  I found with my youngest, I'd put his ear right by my mouth and say 'shh' louder than his crying that he would calm down after a while.  If only I'd known that with the older one.  I had to change the tone until I found the right one, but it worked.  Don't ever shake her.  I'm sure you know that though. I know it's frustrating and it will improve.  I hope faster than it did for my son.  I too formula fed my baby and because of things out of my control was actually physically unable to breastfeed, so I'm right there with you.  Switching formula did help, he was put on nutramigen before we switched him back to soy.  I don't know if it was the formula or if he just outgrew it, but either way it helped.  Just hang in there.

Answer 8

is she breastfed or formula? if shes formula, maybe you need to consult a doctor to find the right one for her tummy....patience is the ultimate key....do you have a family member or friend to help out once and awhile so you have some you time?  

Answer 9

you are dealing with a Colicy baby 24hrs a day, you are experiencing a very, very stressful situation.

you need to look after both you and the baby. If you continue to not leave her cry, you will become no good to either of you.

You need to know that she is safe, she is secure. You CAN walk to the other end of the house. You CAN walk outside and breathe in some deep breaths. You CAN call friends, loved ones, family members for help. You CAN let someone look after her for half an hour a day while you sleep, or go for a jog. It's perfectly okay to walk away, get yourself together and then go back in there.