Colic affects almost all infants. But what exactly are colics? What are they not? How can you tell if your baby is suffering from colic and how can you soothe them?
Everything is in this article!
How to recognise a baby with colic?
Colic shows as recurrent crying episodes in the newborn, accompanied by certain behaviours. You may notice your baby clenching their fists, pulling their legs up against their tummy, turning red and passing wind during a crying spell.
Do not worry, colic is not an illness; it is a behaviour seen in the majority of infants. There is no cause for concern as long as your baby does not have a fever, their stools are normal and they are gaining weight appropriately, following their growth curve.
You are probably wondering what might cause these colics. No one knows the exact answer; the cause remains a mystery and several hypotheses are suggested: baby formula, air swallowed while feeding from a baby bottle...
How to relieve your baby's colic?
Sometimes, even doing your best, nothing will truly relieve a baby suffering from colic. Just remember that colic is temporary and affects almost all babies. Moreover, it has no harmful consequences and does not affect your child's development.
You can soothe your baby using homeopathic remedies or by doing abdominal massages in a clockwise direction, using special baby massage oils. Keep the environment very calm around them and dim the lights to help them settle.
During a colic episode, it is recommended to carry your baby in a baby carrier or a sling.
If your baby is bottle feeding, choose an anti-colic baby bottle and avoid them swallowing air while they drink. Don’t forget to help them burp.
You can also place the baby on the Cocoon Anti-Colic CloudNest, which soothes colic thanks to its heat pack filled with natural flax seeds. It comforts the baby and aids digestion by slightly elevating their legs. It can be used from birth.
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