Learning Why Babies Have Colic
Posted on July 23, 2008
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I know when I was a baby, I had a bad case of colic. Obviously, I don’t remember anything but my mother did say it was quite a scare for her and my dad. The following article will discuss baby colic and give you some basic information regarding this.
Twenty-five percent of all newborn infants are babies with colic. The condition is marked by periods of incessant crying for seemingly no reason that may last up to three hours, three days per week and for three weeks or more. Many parents fear they may just have a “fussy baby” or blame themselves for not being more attentive to their baby’s needs. The good news is that colic in babies only lasts for the first four months, as the baby’s digestive system matures. The crying is most likely stomach cramps from excess gas, a lack of Melatonin (which secretes from the pineal gland around 12 weeks), or a lack of gut flora (healthy microorganisms which also take several months to form).
Dealing with a colic baby can be very stressful for new parents. It’s hard to stomach the idea that there is simply nothing you can do. Suddenly, you feel like a scientist, scrambling for any new tactic or product that will soothe the colicky baby. Treating symptoms of colic depends upon the root problem, which is disputed and may vary from infant to infant. First of all, take note when your baby is shrieking. Is the baby crying mostly after a feeding? Try burping the baby or giving a light tummy and intestinal massage. If you are unsure of how to do this, then there are DVDs out on how to do it properly to facilitate effective waste movement.
If your baby is waking in the night and crying incessantly (as most babies do), then you can treat this colic in babies by adjusting some of the external components of the room. Try playing a CD at bedtime. Lullabies, baby heartbeats, waves or other monotonous, soothing sounds are best. Sometimes, even the sound of a washing machine can lull a colicky baby to sleep. Other babies respond well to movement, such as a car ride or an infant swing, as they are comforting and ease colic pain.
Luckily, colic in babies is not as serious as other types of colic. Babies are merely trying to adapt to their new environment and overcome the shock of being born. Some psychoanalysts suggest that crying is a natural expression of birth pain and that the baby is learning how to cope with feelings and sensations in a healthy manner, rather than simply repressing pain. Don’t be afraid to let your baby “cry it out” sometimes when you know the infant has had all food and diaper needs met. Other times, you may want to try some of the products out on the market intended to help infants regulate their natural body processes.
You can learn more for relief for colic at Tina’s health site where she also discusses the importance of cleansing diets
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