Infant colic
Infant colic is gases that accumulate in the baby’s immature stomach, but what else do you need to know?
One of the great fears of any parent, whether new or not, is when their baby cries inconsolably at night without knowing exactly what is happening to them. A baby can cry from multiple causes, from hunger, sleepiness, or pain. One of the reasons why a baby can cry intensely and without stopping is that he suffers from the so-called infant colic.
This stomach problem is usually quite common in newborns and often causes parents a lot of anxiety as well as helplessness in the face of their child’s heartbroken crying . Then I will tell you about this common problem in newborns and some tips so that you can treat it.
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WHAT IS INFANT COLIC?
This colic is usually suffered by babies during the first three months of life and consists of a fairly intense cry caused by the pain they feel in the stomach. These cries usually occur especially at night and after each feeding . The gases caused by this colic make the newborn cry in a disconsolate way, causing the impotence of his parents.
SYMPTOMS OF INFANT COLIC
First of all, it is important to make sure that the baby suffers from colic and not another problem such as hunger or sleep. Colic occurs in the first months of life and at the end of the day. The clearest symptom of this problem is the incessant crying of the newborn and that in most cases does not usually stop even if he is fed or held in his arms.
That is why many parents tend to despair to the extreme of not knowing what to do when it comes to comforting their child.
In such cases it is advisable to arm yourself with a lot of patience and try various remedies to calm the child down. If you see that the problem persists, you have to go to the pediatrician so that he can solve the problem of the damn gases.
TIPS TO RELIEVE INFANT COLIC
– It is important to make some noise so that the baby calms down as much as possible . The baby is used to noises such as the beating of the heart or those heard inside the mother’s womb.
– Another tip to relieve severe pain caused by gas is to gently massage the entire belly area. With these massages the baby manages to expel a good amount of gases to the outside and remarkably improves said colic.
– If you have tried to make some noise and the baby continues crying, you can try to do the opposite. Put the baby in his crib and try to make as little noise as possible in the room.
– Another tip that usually works for many babies who suffer from colic is to rock them to reassure them as much as possible. You can choose to put yourself in a rocking chair or take a little walk around the house until you get the newborn to calm down.
– If the baby does not stop crying, you can choose to give him a bath so that he can relax and stop crying .
Remember that every baby is different and that what works for some does not work for others. Infant colic is temporary and occurs less frequently as the months go by. You should try the tips mentioned above until you find the one that best suits your child. You have to be patient and try to alleviate the pain that the baby suffers from the aforementioned infant colic.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.