Less than a month
My daughter is 3 weeks old and shes now pushing alot its like every day is it normal as if she wana poo.we gave her ovol and fennel tea When does this stop.and is it normal like everyday to hve maghes
Apr 24, 2014
Keep in mind that finding relief may take some trial and error because what helps one colicky baby might not do anything for another. (Note: First have your baby examined by her doctor to make certain there's no underlying medical or feeding problem causing the crying.
-Do not forget to burp your baby during feeds and after.
-Use a (warm) hot water bottle
Some babies enjoy the feeling of warm water against their belly. Fill a hot water bottle with lukewarm water and wrap it in a towel. Place it on your belly and let your baby lie on top of you. Be careful not to make the water too hot, though – what feels warm to your tummy may be too hot for your new baby's skin.
Your baby might enjoy a gentle massage, or she may feel overstimulated by one. Be sensitive to how she responds.
-Get noisy
Babies like sounds that remind them of the rhythmic heartbeat and gentle whooshing noises they heard in the womb. Your baby might find it comforting to sit in her infant seat near the clothes dryer as it's running or snuggle in a front pack while you vacuum. Or she might calm down when the exhaust fan is on in the kitchen. You can also try playing a CD of soothing sounds like rainfall or other constant, natural noise.
-Hush
Although some babies are comforted by motion, noise, and activity, others need less stimulation and respond better to quiet, stillness, and darkness.
-Move it
Babies are soothed by gentle motion, so invest in a rocker or baby swing. It might be easier for your baby to settle if you walk around the house carrying her in a front pack or sling. She may prefer being held higher in the pack, close to your chest and your heartbeat. Try gently bouncing up and down in this position while hugging your baby close.
-Get behind the wheel
Many parents find that a ride in the car – with its movement, noise, and vibration – is the best remedy for colic. Buckle your baby into her car seat and go for a drive to get a change of scenery for you and (possibly) relief for your baby. (However, it's not safe to turn on the car and sit in the garage.)
If you've been indoors, it may help to take your baby out for a walk, either in the stroller, a sling, or a front pack. The new sights, sounds, and smells may distract her, and the fresh air and rhythmic movement of walking may calm her and make her fall asleep. On the other hand, if you've been out and about with your baby all morning, some quiet time at home might be just what she needs.
-Try a different position
Your baby might be most comfortable being cradled in your arms, or she might prefer a more upright position, or even lying tummy-down across your lap. Try different positions when she's upset to see if she seems to prefer one position over another.
-Swaddle
Think about how snug your baby was before her birth, and you'll have a good idea how wide the world seems to her right now. Swaddling – an ancient method of wrapping your infant snugly in a blanket or cloth – can help a baby feel less out of control. You can try swaddling your baby during feedings if she has trouble focusing on her meal, or wrap her up before her usual colicky period or before you put her down to sleep.
Not only might swaddling help your colicky baby get to sleep, there's a good chance it will help her stay asleep, too. Researchers have found that babies who are swaddled sleep more soundly than those who aren't. That's because when a baby twitches during sleep, her own movements can wake her up. Swaddling keeps that little twitch from becoming a full-fledged flail she's unlikely to sleep through.
-Bathe your baby
A warm bath in the middle of your baby's colic time might distract and relax her. Some babies are soothed by the spray of a hand-held nozzle on their back. Your baby may enjoy the rhythmic pulsing of the warm water as well as the sound.
-Offer a pacifier
Anything that helps your baby calm down is a lifesaver right now. For some babies, sucking is the ultimate soother. Consider offering her a pacifier, even if you ordinarily wouldn't. Or encourage your baby to suck on her finger by gently putting it in her mouth.
-Ease a gassy tummy
Gas doesn't cause colic, but some colicky babies also suffer from gassiness because they tend to swallow air while crying. If you think your baby is fussy because she's gassy, see our article on gas pain in babies.
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