Things To Soothe A Colicky Baby

The closeness and warmth created by babywearing can soothe colicky babies when nothing else will.

Things to soothe a colicky baby.

You can help your colic baby transition to the world by babywearing. For extra comfort hum a sweet lullaby. Your baby will attempt conversation by uttering one syllable sounds like eh and uh and waiting for you to respond. Colic is often thought to be due to excess gas which is why experts often recommend infant massage.

And studies show infants who are massaged seem to cry less and sleep. Pair the massage with a warm bath or gently rub baby s back which can also help soothe baby and stop the pain. Put their head towards the elbow and have their legs dangle near the wrist. Cuddle baby s head between your chin and chest and sway back and forth.

Nestling at the neck. While some breastfed babies may refuse it it will provide instant relief for others. Studies show that skin to skin contact can regulate baby s breathing temperature heart rate blood sugar and blood pressure. Try giving your colicky baby a pacifier.

Many babies love skin to skin contact. Position your baby across your forearm or lap with. Baby massage can not only help to settle a colicky baby but also relieve all that built up gas. Even better babywear skin to skin.