How to naturally relieve baby's intestinal colic?
It's difficult to see your baby cry for hours without being able to relieve him! However, most infants are affected by colic. Here we help you to better understand your little one, to help them get through this delicate period...
What is infant colic?
Infant colic refers to periods of intense crying, often accompanied by abdominal pain. These pains are usually associated with a swollen stomach, gas, intestinal spasms and digestive problems.
Colic is common in babies, as their digestive system is not yet fully operational.
Some numbers…
We speak of “infant colic” when baby cries at least 3 hours a day, 3 days a week, and for more than a week. According to the Canadian Pediatric Society , these colics are an integral part of the child's development.
These crying attacks generally occur between the 3rd and 8th week of life, and end around the 4th month . Until now, health professionals have not found the exact causes of colic.
How does colic manifest?
Infant colic often appears at the end of the day. Crying can be accompanied by:
- From a hard stomach,
- Gas, belching and nausea
- Intestinal spasms
- A general agitation: clenched fists, squirming baby, red face...
If no other symptoms appear, this colic is a normal phase of child development. They are not a disease and disappear on their own.
Even if colic is mild and normal, it can be complicated to bear, for both parents and baby. Do not hesitate to seek outside help (friends, family, health professionals, etc.) to help you get through this period peacefully.
Using plants to naturally soothe colic
Plants are natural allies for soothing baby's colic. Among those which can have a beneficial effect on agitation and pain, we can notably cite:
- Colocynth: facilitates intestinal transit to help your child get rid of gas
- Chamomile: soothes intestinal spasms and inflammations, pain and anxiety
- Wild yam: acts against spasms and nausea, to soothe pain
At Homeocan, we have brought together these 3 ingredients to create a natural remedy: Oral Colic Solution . Designed for infants, this solution will help baby soothe and relieve any pain related to colic. There are many Homeopathic remedies to naturally soothe colic .
To give your child these benefits, give them 15 drops every 15 minutes during seizures. With its pleasant raspberry flavor and integrated dropper, using the remedy is simple, even for a restless baby!
Our simple tips against intestinal colic
In addition to Oral Colic Solute , other simple tips can help soothe baby:
- Check if you can't find the cause of the crying (diaper to change, hunger, cold, etc.)
- Cuddle your little one, rock him in your arms, cover him with kisses... Show him that you are there for him
- Turn off the lights and create a calm environment
- Walk your child in their baby carrier, stroller or in your arms
- Breastfeed your baby or offer him a pacifier
- To use homeopathic products to improve digestion .
- Give him a lukewarm bath
- Perform a gentle abdominal massage by rotating your fingers on your stomach clockwise.
Thanks to Oral Colic Solute and these simple tips, you put all the chances on your side to soothe baby, naturally.