Dealing With Colic Without Losing Your Mind

Dealing With Colic Without Losing Your Mind

For a brand new mommy- or even a seasoned one- dealing with a colicky baby can be overwhelming. The constant crying is heartbreaking and nerve wracking- and leaves you with a sense of helplessness Contd...

For a brand new mommy- or even a seasoned one- dealing with a colicky baby can be overwhelming. The constant crying is heartbreaking and nerve wracking- and leaves you with a sense of helplessness. But don’t lose heart; the only good thing I can tell you about colic is that it’s temporary. Here are a few ideas to keep you going.

First – Be sure it’s really colic. If you haven’t had the little one checked out by a doctor- do so. Sometimes what’s written off as colic is really a milk allergy or some other true gastric disorder- like acid reflux. If the baby is on formula- you should ask if making a change in brand might help.
Secondly- get help! If you have to deal with the colicky symptoms all by yourself every day- you’re bound to go nuts. Swap off with your spouse- another family member or a friend. My daughter had colic for the two longest weeks of my life- and it began every evening around 5:00pm. My husband and I took turns making dinner and eating with our other children while the other took care of the baby. It kept each of us somewhat sane to have a normal evening every other night- plus our other children didn’t feel so neglected.
Next- try some of those tricks everybody tells you about. A lot of them really do work! Take the baby for a drive (this worked wonders with my daughter). Vacuum- play music or sit with the baby on the washing machine during the spin cycle! Try to take the baby’s mind off her misery. For some babies a warm bath and a rock in the rocking chair is helpful. I don’t personally recommend the “crying it out” method for colic. Your baby is truly in pain and needs comfort during this time- and letting her cry for a long time will probably only escalate the situation. Mylicon Drops- an over the counter gas medication- might relieve symptoms on some babies. It’s perfectly safe- so it’s definitely worth a try. Otherwise- don’t medicate unless it’s something your doctor has told you to use. I’ve heard of moms giving the baby something to make them sleep. This is terribly unsafe.
Finally- if the colicky symptoms haven’t subsided within a few weeks- make a return trip to the doctor- just to be sure nothing has changed. Colic is a temporary condition- so just bear with it and look forward to better times.

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