How to Stop a Colic Baby From Crying
If you are parent, you understand that a colicky baby can sometimes be difficult to overcome. Whether you give the baby a warm bath, turn on some instrumental music or just take a drive through the city, finding relief for your colicky baby often comes from trying different methods.
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Things You'll Need
- A CD player plus instrumental music
- A hot bath
- A warm rag
- A baby bouncer
- A working washing machine
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Rub the baby's stomach for relief from the stomach pain of your colicky baby.
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Take a drive. Often the jostling of the vehicle can calm a baby enough to ease his crying.
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Rocking the baby can often lull the baby long enough to stop crying and fall asleep.
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Go to your local herb store and purchase peppermint. Peppermint has been known to help colicky babies.
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Giving the baby a warm bath is another way to relax the colicky baby from crying.
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Place the baby inside a baby bouncer and let the gentle jostling soothe your baby's tears.
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Swaddle baby in a baby blanket. This can help make the baby feel warm, comforted and can sometimes quiet the baby.
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Make sure the elastic on the baby's pants aren't rubbing her tummy, causing her pain.
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Avoid bright lights if at all possible. Soft-lit rooms are best for a crying, colicky baby.
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Sit on the washing machine. Yep, you guessed it; this old, wives tale really does work. There is something about sitting on the jostling washing machine that can stop the baby's crying and sometimes bring a smile to his face.
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Playing soft music is another way to create a peaceful environment for a colicky baby.
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