Signs of a Colic Baby & Ways to Soothe Naturally!

[@DulceN]

About ‘colic’, my second born used to fall asleep at the breast and cried incessantly between feedings, day and night. She was born with a healthy weight of 7.7 lbs. but stopped thriving after the second month. I had successfully breastfed my first child and didn’t understand what was wrong. The pediatrician suggested giving her formula, but that didn’t solve the problem and the baby kept crying desperately as if with colic. Then my mother, who was visiting from Spain and had been a nurse midwife, prepared a much thicker formula (with the consistency of purée), widened the hole in the bottle teet and fed it to my daughter. The baby had no problem nursing this way and that was the end of the crying and the beginning of night-long sleep. Not all babies are the same, mine was hungry and needed something that really satisfied her.

[@mamanatural]

This is actually not safe advice, as babies can choke on this mixture. It also overfills their bellies which may help with reflux symptoms, but it interrupts breastfeeding and can cause lowered milk supply. I’m so glad it worked out well for you but while it may be effective, it is not a method that is recommended as safe or helpful for breastfeeding 😬

[@k8schebel04]

She said thicker formula. She wasn't saying it was helpful for breastfeeding. 😊 she said she stopped because the pediatrician recommended trying formula.

[@k8schebel04]

And it doesn't overfill there bellies unless you simply feed them too much. My son had to have oatmeal mixed in with formula and breaskmilk because he wasn't satisfied with just plain milk at 2 months. Just saying

[@DulceN]

Be weary of projectile vomiting, as it can be a sign of a serious condition. My bouncing first born (9.6 lbs. at birth) started doing that at seven weeks of age. He would breasfeed as usual but vomited everything within minutes, every single time I tried to feed him. The problem went on for three days as husband didn’t see anything wrong and his mother insisted that “babies do that”. My son was not feeding properly, was screaming in hunger and that was very wrong. I had to demand to be taken to the nearest hospital (we were staying with my in-laws in upstate NY, while in transit between duty stations and I wasn’t familiar with the area; no GPS either, this was Jan. 1993). As soon as we arrived to the ER, my baby was taken in and within hours had an emergency operation to address his Pyloric Stenosis (the valve at the top of the stomach was not developing, was close tight and didn’t allow milk to go through, thus starving the baby). There was never another episode of projectile vomiting after that.

[@mamanatural]

This is true! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@beckkavenia3769]

My baby just had this, too. 4 week old girl. She's still crying a week after surgery and it's freaking me out though. Thankfully I have my partner to help me deal with her crying, but I still am perpetually worried something else is wrong. I would be relieved if it was something as simple as colic...

[@beckkavenia3769]

I hope your baby is doing well

[@TheLovemom2012]

Hi my 9month old colic none stop crying take less then five min naps I do formula n breastfeeding n he also sick 😷 today with stuffy nose and I have no support so I do a lot crying so please give me updated on this...

[@amanparmar3062]

My girl cry at night 11 to 2:30.i try everything 😭.after that she’s fine but same time cry lots.she jst 2month old.that time she hate swaddle or pecifer.

[@mamanatural]

That time of night is so tough!! Sounds like you’re doing all the right things-hang in there!!

[@Shersher41]

It may seem like they hate swaddle but it helps the baby to calm down and not have those reflexes that gets them fussy! This also makes them think they are in the womb

[@ashajeremiahqw8775]

How is she now

[@bubblywamotswana9587]

Very informative. Thank you so much. Managed to pick from other signs that my 3 weeks old son has colic

[@mamanatural]

Wonderful! So glad it was helpful! Hope you find ways to resolve the colic soon!

[@lauragraves602]

I been giving zarbees probiotics pediatrician recommended I keep giving it and I haveny past 2months hes been super fussy... Hates swaddles and pacifiers...

[@drprashanthiprabakar2996]

Hang in there.. undergoing the same! Just started 2 months ! And already losing it

[@mamanatural]

Colic is TOUGH!! Hang in there and maybe consider adding a probiotic back into your regimen for your LO!

[@IbnNabla]

Please isn't there a particular medication or remedy for this colic?

[@KelzOG]

Anti colic drugs are sold over the counter, in Nigeria it's called Nospamin

[@tammychadwick8468]

My second baby cried with colic all day everyday til she was between 3 to 4 months old

[@Visionshortsproduction]

My baby has been crying every time I feed him during the day. At night he not that fussy? I’m so confused and I’m worried about my little guy he’s only 3 weeks old.

[@mamanatural]

Babies can often have a big growth spurt at the three week mark-if this continues past a couple of days, you can always look into colic or possible reflux!

[@katreilly3094]

If your baby still having problems and you haven't been able to get any answers more than likely you need to feed your baby sitting up and feed them cold formula or breast milk most babies will have acid reflux allergies like lactose intolerance. Those cases you want to feed them cold milk and you want to feed them slightly propped up and you want them to sleep slightly propped this can and will continue for months until the child is older and their digestive system gets better

[@Happygirl-su2vd]

Is it three hours of continuous crying or altogether three hours throughout the day??

[@mamanatural]

Continuous.

[@katreilly3094]

Acid reflux lactose intolerance are the most common causes

[@chickenmuffin]

You probably spend a lot of time with the two camera angles. Don’t bother it’s not required and it breaks my eye contact with you. I’d prefer some B roll or nothing. Just saying!

[@mamanatural]

Thanks for the tips, I’ll keep them in mind ;-)

[@acr08807]

I'm 58 and I think I have colic.

[@mamanatural]

😬😬😬😬

[@jennamiller8648]

That made me laugh out loud

[@aubreydyerfields2688]

Our grandbaby has the green frothy stool. And Our lactation consultant does not know much about the fast letdown with foremilk. Is that something you can help with?

[@mamanatural]

Here's an article that may help! www.mamanatural.com/overactive-letdown/

[@debbiepaul2937]

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[@Jessiealabama1205]

Sounds like dairy intolerance I’d take the baby to the pediatrician not the lactation consultant

[@bensonongoma2160]

My baby is like streaching while producing a sound of being tired ad he is 2month he cry slot help me out pain of stomach

[@mamanatural]

Oh no!! Sounds like your little one mayb benefit from seeing the pediatrician to help you figure out what’s going on!

[@katreilly3094]

It sounds like he's possibly getting too much are when he eats which can make them bloated and gassy the crime or cuz they're in pain with their stomach is rock hard then gently massaging it and just talking to him to sooth him

[@sarahayuma359]

Not helpful surely if u do a video peana details sio io upuzi same things no new info

[@tammychadwick8468]

My babies head was out side of me during delivery and she was screaming turned out to have colic