All babies cry, its their way of communicating. However babies
with colic just won't stop, no matter how much comforting you give them,
they can cry for hours for no reason at all. This is not as serious as
people think, but it is upsetting for parents and caregivers, especially
inexperienced ones.
Colic usually starts around the age of 3
weeks old, and can go on up to 14 weeks of age. Signs that your baby may
have colic include stiffening of its legs, clenching its fists, arching
its back and constant crying. For a doctor to confirm whether a baby
has colic, they will give your baby a check over, ask you questions
about the type of food your baby gets, and how long and how often does
your baby cry. It's a good idea for mums and dads to keep a diary of
this information as it can help the doctor diagnose your baby's
condition faster.
Medical experts do not know the exact causes
colic, and there is no generally accepted medical treatments for infant
colic. A lot of parents do look at homeopathic remedies, as homeopathic
treatment is considered safe and completely allergen free with no known
side effects. They do know colic is not caused through pain, illness or
babies health condition. And it has been suggested that it could just be
the babies temperament or immature digestive system. Gas in the belly
does make babies with colic worse, so take extra time in burping your
baby to get as much gas out as possible.
It is important for
parents not to panic, blame themselves or the baby. It is no ones fault.
Having a baby with colic can be extremely stressful and tiring for the
parents or caregivers. Its not only important for baby, but also for the
mum and dads that they are well rested and relaxed, ask friends and
family for help so you can have a mid day nap or go for a walk. Remember
if your baby has colic it will not last forever.
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