New to the boards, question about colic - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

Green Frog · 09-13-2006, 06:39 PM

Hi ladies!
I am new to this board, just had my little angel 2 1/2 weeks ago and the doctor just diagnosed her with colic. We have had a pretty rough 2 1/2 weeks, she cries most of the night and nothing seems to soothe her.

Does anyone have any suggestions to try to help calm a colicky baby? TIA!!!

Shanz4 · 09-13-2006, 07:19 PM

Congrats, welcome and I feel for you. First, keep saying this in your head, "this too shall pass." Say it again

Just kidding (sort of) Hopefully the worst will be over in a few weeks. We thought the book, "Happiest baby on the Block" was an absolute lifesaver. We STILL use some of the techniques with our 5 month old.
-Swaddling, tight. She still likes to be wrapped up for early sleep and naps
-She almost always will stop crying if we use this...sit on the couch/chair. Place on her side in you lap, head by your knees. Rock your legs back and forth pretty vigorously, while supporting the back of her head. (It's supposed to re-create the womb)
-The book talks specifically about colic issues

Good luck...it will be better soon

OrangeCouture · 09-13-2006, 08:22 PM

You MUST get the book, "The Happiest Baby on the Block" by Dr. Harvey Karp. It is available in any retail store like Wal-Mart or the local book stores. The book made sense to me and the techniques make sense. Luckily I didn't have to use any, but hopefully it will help you. Also, buy a sling that the baby lays down into, they are made by Infantino and available at Target.

steph66 · 09-14-2006, 09:20 AM

yes the book is a good idea but sometimes those things wouldn't work for my daughter, the only thing that always worked to at least stop the crying or bring it down a notch or two, was walking. i must have walked miles around my house everynight. it would eventually work to calm her down. i also would use those 'colic tablets'. i got them at walgreens and most of the time they would work pretty good along with the walking. also another lifesaver was the blowdryer! sounds crazy i know but we figured out that when we put her in the swing with the blowdryer right up there next to her, it would instantly shut her up and help her to get to sleep. it doesn't work anymore and we didn't discover this until the worst of the colic was already over! i hope some of these suggestions will work for you. for my dd mos of her colic went away as if by magic when she turned 12 weeks old! its going to be a rough few weeks but you'll make it through! i feel for you an good luck!

Faythey · 09-14-2006, 10:32 AM

If you dont have time for the book, get the video! Thats what i did, and I'm sure it was a lot shorter and easier - I dont have much time for reading these days.

Aside from that, we've found that sitting in the bathroom with the tub running water works pretty well.

Good luck!