Tips to handle a colic child
There is no tried and true method to dealing with a colicky baby. A mother of two months, I realised dealing with a colic child is a nightmare. No parent may want to hear this, but try walking your child. I know it is tiring and some of you may say... doesn't that spoil my child? Actually, no. A child under six months old is not easily spoiled, according to recent studies. And, it is children between the ages of three weeks and four months that are susceptible to getting colic. Hold your child with his/her tummy against your tummy. My daughter had gas compounded with colic and I found that walking like this not only eased the crying and the pain she felt, but also stopped the crying altogether in some cases.
Try to provide a non-stimulating environment for the baby, especially before nap times, bedtime and feeding. Push your child in a stroller. Though it has yet to be proven, I strongly believe that my daughter's massive problem with gas was a major factor in her colic problem. Pushing her in a stroller that bounced and bumped along helped that gas to work itself out.
Sing to your child or play calming music, such as classical. Infact, I found this relaxing both for me and my baby. It was our 'me' time together.
