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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 toppriority. 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 one for those determined to find an answer. There is no need to suffer needlessly along with baby. If you've tried all proper feeding and burping techniques and baby is still crying, try the following list of the most effective remedies available:

Cute Baby Clothes 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 SlumberSounds web site. Some parents have had great success by placing baby in carseat on top of running dishwasher, washing machine, dryer or near running vacuum cleaner. A gentle "shhhhhhh"ing sound in baby's ear can work magic, as can soft whispers and humming or singing.

Click to enlarge The only bottle clinically shown to reduce colic! A clinical study demonstrated that at two weeks of age, babies fed with the AVENT bottle showed a trend to less colic than babies fed with a conventional bottle. The AVENT Natural Feeding Bottle promotes healthier, active feeding and is the most natural choice for bottle feeding. in valve that flexes with baby¯ natural feeding rhythm so baby can control the flow of milk, up. The valve also pushes bubbles out of the milk, for less air in baby¯ tummy and less colic and less gas after feeding. The soft, on, making it easier for baby to switch between breast and bottle feeding. The AVENT Bottle is ultra hygienic, convenient and has no small parts to clean or assemble. This large 11 oz bottle is great for a baby that takes more milk, or for more room when mixing milk and cereal.

Organic Baby Clothes 2. Diet - Bottlefed 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.

As baby drinks, the liner collapses to keep air out of baby's tummy. Less air means less gas and colic, so feeding is more comfortable for baby. The Tempo Natural Feeding Nurser uses the same soft, on, making it easier for baby to alternate between breast and bottle feeding. Related Items Product Name Price Select Item

Punk Baby Clothes 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.

The AVENT Tempo Natural Feeding Nurser works with baby's own natural feeding rhythm to promote healthy, active feeding and reduce colic. With the Tempo Nurser, baby controls milk flow more like breastfeeding, up.

Newborn Baby Clothes 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.

Click to enlarge The soft, naturally shaped AVENT nipple makes it easier to switch between breast and bottle feeding, and promotes healthier, active feeding. in valve flexes with baby¯ natural feeding rhythm and lets baby control the flow of milk, up. The valve also prevents a vacuum and pushes bubbles out of the milk, for less air in baby¯ tummy. This reduces colic and gas after feeding.

Cheap Baby Clothes 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", easy to find on the Web.

Alternative Baby Clothes 6. Motion - Walking, rocking and movement are very comforting to most infants. The good old rocking chair may be all it takes. Some parents have been known to push stroller or drive around in car until baby falls asleep. Try putting baby in an infant chest carrier or sling so that your hands can be free. Walk with baby facing down across arm with hand under abdomen,applying gentle pressure. This position is often referred to as "the colic hold". Many babies like to be outdoors. Almost all babies love swings. Try a combination of the above to see what helps soothe baby the best.

Baby Clothes Online Jacqueline Courtiol, M.A. Ed. is a veteran teacher, mother and business owner. She is the founder/co-developer of Colic Calm Gripe Water a natural homeopathic remedies for relief of infant colic and gas that is recommended by pediatricians, doulas and lactation consultants. More information about colic can be found here: Colic Information

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