EASE THE CRYING

AS YOU SEARCH FOR THE SOLUTION THAT HELPS EASE YOUR BABY’S COLIC, THERE ARE STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO SOOTHE HER THROUGH THE EPISODES

TOUCH CAN HAVE A HEALING AND SOOTHING EFFECT

Your best first step is skin-to-skin cuddles. Holding your baby close can be very comforting. The direct skin contact is soothing and warming, like holding a hot-water bottle against a tummy ache might be for you. In a warm room, lay your baby on your tummy with her bare skin directly against yours. Your body heat will keep her warm, but put a light cover over her if necessary. Giving your baby a warm bath can also relax and soothe her during a colic episode, especially if you climb in too. If you relax in the bath, the chances are that she will relax too. You can also try swaddling her in a lightweight blanket or wearing her snugly against your body in a baby wrap. This recreates the warmth, security and closeness to mom of the womb.