A newborn baby is precious and loveable, that is until it is crying uncontrollably for hours on end with no way to soothe the crying. Because colic is so frustrating and stressful for both parents and child it is often asked if there are any home remedies for colic. There are actually a couple of home remedies parents use on a regular basis to help ease colic symptoms. Some of them work for some babies while some of them dont. You will have to try the different home remedies to see which one helps your infant. Keep in mind, however, that some babies simply suffer through colic with no remedy offering any kind of comfort or relief of the colic symptoms.

One popular home remedy is gripe water. Gripe water is a remedy that was created in Europe and has long been popular in European countries for colic, hiccups, and other similar ailments. It has just recently become a popular remedy in the United States. Nevertheless, gripe water may be found in most pharmacies and online. Fortunately it does not cost a lot of money so that if it works for your colicky baby you have an affordable treatment. And, if it doesnt work you have wasted a lot of money! Gripe water is basically a mixture of herbs and other ingredients that work to soothe and calm babys digestive system. There are lots of different brands, so do some research on the best one before buying.

Another home remedy for colic is infant massage. Many babies find relief from a belly massage because it helps them pass the gas that is causing them to be so irritable. One move is to massage the babys belly in a clockwise motion in order to help the baby pass the gas. Yet another move is to bicycle the babys legs in an effort to help get the gas moving. Finally, rubbing the babys belly from chest to groin with your fingertips for several minutes might also help.

If your baby has colic you want him to relax and you want to soothe his symptoms. So, if the above suggestions dont work then continue looking for options that will help your babys colic symptoms. Just remember that anything you try should be doctor recommended and safe. It is easy to become desperate when you have an inconsolable baby on your hands, however dont let yourself try certain remedies at the risk of your baby s health. Colic is hard to deal with, but if your baby has it maybe one of these remedies will work. If not, it should all be a distant memory in a few months.

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