ALL ABOUT INFANT GAS, COLIC AND GRIPEWATER
Crying is a baby’s only means of communicating. Holding or carrying your baby will help you become familiar with their needs. Often a baby is not truly colicky or gassy but still cries for certain periods of the day. It is normal for a baby to have a daily fussy period. Babies like to have close body contact, so carrying your baby is usually comforting.
WHAT IS COLIC?
Colic is a condition in which an otherwise healthy baby cries for more than 3 hours a day, 3 days a week. Colic usually begins around 3 weeks of age and lasts until 3 months of age. For some babies this condition may take longer to subside, but it will go away.
The possible causes can be”
An immature gastrointestinal and/or neurological system
Temporary lactose intolerance
Intolerance to high protein foods through the mother’s breast milk
Digestive intolerance due to smoking during or after pregnancy
INFANT GAS EXPLAINED
A majority of babies have discomfort from infant gas usually following feedings. They may cry intensely until they are able to release the gas.
The possible causes can be:
Cow’s milk and certain formulas
Eating too fast
Swallowing air while crying
Introducing new foods into the baby’s diet
HOW CAN I HELP MY BABY WHO HAS GAS OR COLIC?
Do not be afraid to hold, comfort, or rock them often.
Decide to breast feed until the baby is at least a year old
Allow your baby to comfort itself on the breast, even if it is just for a few moments.
Try not to over stimulate your baby.
Introduce white noise to calm them. Try the vacuum cleaner or washing machine.
Take the baby for car rides, or stroller walks.
Place the baby over the arm, known as the “gas hold”.
If you are bottle feeding, check that the nipple hole is not too large, as the baby may swallow too much air.
Burp your baby occasionally during bottle or breast feeding.
If your baby has acid reflux, be sure to place them in an upright position following meals, and give them smaller frequent feedings.
Always check with lactation specialist or doctor before discontinuing breast feeding or going to or changing formulas.
A dose of Baby’s Bliss GripeWater may ease your baby’s discomfort due to gas colic, hiccups, teething or acid reflux. Most babies stop crying in 5-20 minutes.
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My baby suffered colic since she was a motnh old. Whenever she cried, I use a towel and wrap her up. Then carry her for a slow walk around the room. She will stop crying after few minutes. Her condition improved completely by the time she's 4 months old.
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