Home Remedies for Colic

When you are a parent of an infant one of the worst things you may have to deal with is to have to watch your baby suffer from colic. Colic causes the child to be irritable, and seems to have on suddenly. At times it seems like the baby is suffering from intense pains in their tummy, noticed by the legs being drawn up toward the chest area. You may feel like you are a terrible parent for not being able to help the little one and you may have been to the Doctors but found no relief for the baby. There are a few home remedies that a parent can try to help the child feel better, so take hope.

Home Remedies for Colic - Motion

For many children who are colicky, motion is the best relief possible. It is the repetition of movement that seems to help most, such as the use of a baby swing or the baby chair that is gentle moved back and forth. Some parents even use the car as a way to give the child and parent some relief.


Home Remedies for Colic - Contact

Many times the baby relaxes most when in close contact with the parent. Cuddling or carrying the baby close to you where the baby can hear your heartbeat and feel the warmth of your body soothes the child.

Home Remedies for Colic - Warm Rubs with Oil

Take some baby oil and warm it on the stove top while in the container. Do not boil the water, just enough heat to raise above room temperature. Take out of the container the oil is on the stove and test on your inner arm area, if it is not too hot for you take to the baby and rub on his tummy using a circular motion. The combination of the warmth of the oil and the gentle soothing motion of your hand may give the child a peaceful feeling and help to relive some of the pain.