How to relieve a baby's colic

How many times have you heard "cry because your belly hurts, " "cry because you have cramps" ...? Surely many times and is that all babies have different ways of crying depending on whether it is hunger or discomfort, and that being a father is a whole world apart. Colic usually appear during the first 6 weeks of life and gradually decrease until the baby finishes developing the organs of digestion, disappearing the problem by twelve weeks of life. Seeing a baby cry without knowing what to do causes a lot of worry. But be calm, then we tell you how to relieve colic of your baby. Take note!.

You will need to:
  • Piece of wool.
  • Griddle
Steps to follow:

one

Grab your baby lying face down on your arms, so that one of your hands is in your belly and you can massage the abdomen with the thumb of your hand. To calm it you can roust it while it is a movement that activates the esophagus and facilitates the elimination of gases .

two

You have to avoid crying, because when a baby cries ingests air and this increases the creation of gas inside your body and increasing abdominal pain.

3

After a while of remaining in the lying position, the baby may get tired. It is time to put it in an upright position, so we will decrease the acidity . In this position you have to get it to calm down and fall asleep.

4

When you fall asleep, you should put him to sleep in his bed, but to prevent the colic from returning you have to keep your stomach warm. For this you can use a piece of wool, which you have to previously pass the iron and quickly put it in the belly of your baby.

5

Follow these steps on a daily basis, whether your baby has colic or not. You will see that it is an easy way to calm and relax him.

Tips
  • If colic persists in your baby, you should consult your doctor or pediatrician.