Any parent whose baby has suffered from colic can tell you that
colic is one of the most excruciating experiences ever
imaginable. Nothing is worse than seeing one’s baby in pain and
not being able to help take it away. Finding relief for colic
quickly becomes a top priority. There are many different colic
remedies that may come to the rescue for your particular baby.
Each baby is unique and may only respond to some or a
combination of colic remedies. Unfortunately, parents may have
to use the old trial and error method to determine which provide
the greatest amount of relief for their little colic sufferer.
One thing is certain, the days of waiting it out are long gone
for those determined to find an answer. There is no need to
suffer needlessly along with baby. If you have tried all proper
feeding and burping techniques and baby is still crying, try the
following list of the most effective remedies available:

#1 Music / Sound - Traditional lullabies,
classical music composed for infants and heartbeat/womb CDs are
very popular external remedies that relax many babies suffering
from colic. You can find some particularly good ones at the
Slumber Sounds web site. Some parents have had great success by
placing baby in car seat on top of running dishwasher, washing
machine, dryer or near running vacuum cleaner. A gentle
shhhhhhhing sound in the ear can work magic, as can soft
whispers and humming or singing.

#2 Diet - Bottle fed babies with colic may show
improvement if switched to a different formula, such as soy. The
mothers of breastfed babies may have to pay close attention to
their own diet to make sure that babies are not having negative
reactions to certain foods. Try eliminating the following common
culprits one at a time for a week to see if there are any signs
of improvement for baby: dairy, caffeine, chocolate and
gas-producing foods such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage,
onions, peppers, melons, tomatoes, citrus fruits, beans and
peanuts.

#3 Gripe Water - Be sure to check the
ingredients before buying a gripe water. Many claim to be
natural but include artificial ingredients and preservatives.
Colicky infants’ digestive systems certainly do not need any of
these potential irritants. Some gripe waters are not very
helpful. There is a new, very effective and safe gripe water on
the market, which you can purchase online at Colic Calm Gripe Water.

#4 Warm Aromatherapy Bath / Massage - Add a few
drops of lavender to a warm bath and follow with the soothing
touch of massage. Focus massage on the tummy area to relieve
painful trapped gas. You can research baby massage techniques on
the web or pick up a book on the subject. A good one to try is
The Practical Art of Baby Massage by Peter Walker. You can buy
lovely lavender, chamomile and fennel massage oils specifically
designed for baby massage on the Web. There is also a popular
baby massage tool called Snukkles which may work well for
you.

#5 Swaddling - Babies are often soothed when
swaddled or held close to a parents chest and heartbeat since
they are reminiscent of the comfort and safety of the womb.
Newborn babies are soothed in nurseries with swaddling.
Techniques on folding soft, stretchy blankets are easy to learn.
Find instructions and diagrams online or pick up a book/
magazine on the topic. A good ready-made wrap to try is
SwaddleMe. It is easy to find on the Web.