How did you fight colic? Probably, put a warm towel. That's right! Photo: Getty
How to deal with colic: find the beginning of the "chain"
The reasons why colic occurs are hidden inhuman maturation. At the age of up to 4 months, while the intestines adapt after intrauterine development to "earthly, human" conditions, "evolution" must occur. The necessary bacteria will populate the intestines, it will learn to digest an ideal product in all respects - mother's milk or, if this happens, artificial formula. Frequent reasons for the development of gases in a baby: "Age" adaptation, which you just need to survive - calmly, without neuroses and screams. It is important for a young mother that in the most difficult, first months, her husband and mother or mother-in-law help her. Otherwise, the woman risks being left without milk. And milk crises are another problem that you just need to "outgrow". Incorrect attachment. The baby swallows air due to uncomfortable sucking, incorrect positioning, or due to head injuries during rapid birth or developmental problems. Mom's diet. Fatty, spicy food, whole milk, fermented milk products, carbonated drinks, fruits and vegetables (mostly raw or fermented) are the "road" to infant colic. Garlic, onions and legumes, cabbage will also have to be thermally processed or left for "later" / Overeating of the baby, unsuitable formula for feeding should also attract attention. It is easier to help the child than it seems.
How to deal with colic in newborns?
Initially, the young mother will have to do a littlechange the menu, excluding "unwanted" products. The baby should be applied to the breast so that he swallows the areola (not just the nipple!), the newborn should not be held completely horizontally - the head is slightly raised. "Home" methods will also help: 1. Apply a warm towel or diaper to the tummy, hold vertically after eating. Sometimes it is enough to apply the baby to yourself, holding the head. The "excess" air will come out in a not very aesthetic, but necessary in this case regurgitation. 2. On the advice of a pediatrician, give the baby dill water, prepared on the basis of pharmacy mixtures or herbal teas (dill water, fennel). 3. It is necessary, having laid the baby on his back before eating and an hour after, to press the knees to the tummy. The gases will pass on their own. 4. The formula for feeding, which causes colic, changes in stool, is discussed with the pediatrician, he will offer an analogue (no need to experiment). In any case, this problem will definitely end. The main thing is to maintain breastfeeding and mom's peace of mind. The wonderful first moments should not be overshadowed. Everything will be fine! See also:
