Swaddling Helps Infant Colic

Swaddling has been known for years to help colicky babies. Swaddling is wrapping baby up in a snug blanket that remains snug. The idea is that swaddling helps baby feel warm and secure just as they were in the womb. Swaddling blankets come in all shapes in sizes. Some are very large square blankets like the Ultimate Swaddling Blanket and some are longer on one side like the Amazing Miracle Blanket. Some have Velcro to hold them tight like the SwaddleMe blanket and the Loving Baby Swaddling Blanket.  A large variety of swaddling blankets can be found at The Colic Shop - check it out.

Don’t Let Baby Colic Ruin Your Marriage

Having a colicky baby can be one of the most difficult challenges for new parents and it can put a lot of stress on a marriage. With baby constantly needing attention and one or both parents suffering from sleep loss and a major loss of confidence in their parenting skills, it can be one of the most dangerous times for a marriage. Here are some tips to help keep it together:

• Unite. You have to stay united because you are in this together. The best way to survive baby colic is as a team.
• Take turns. Don’t let the burdon of taking care of a colicky baby be a 1 person job. Work in shifts. If you are calm and you can see your spouse is starting to lose their cool then go take over and send them off to relax for a while (even if it isn’t your turn). This will do 2 things. It will make your spouse aware that there is help and remind them that they aren’t alone. It will also give baby better care (the care of a relaxed parent)
• Sleep. Work out a plan that allows each parent to get sleep. Sleep in different beds if you have to. Sleep is essential so make sure both parents get enough of it for them.
• Talk. Talk to each other daily about what worked and what didn’t. Talk about how deflated you feel and about the little successes that helped calm baby down.
• Try to find time for a date. It is very hard to leave a colicky baby with other people. You feel bad leaving knowing how hard it will be. You worry how other people will care for baby. Take time out for a quick dinner or walk. Get a sitter and just be alone with your spouse (no crying kids). Remember how much you enjoy each other’s company.

In addition to these tips you could try some of the great colic remedies from The Colic Shop.

10 Baby Colic Maneuvers

1. Rock. Use a rocking chair or glider to rock baby steadily.
2. Drive. The hum from the car or windows along with the motion often helps.
3. Sway. Side to side. I see parents doing this long after their colicky baby is over colic. Once you get in the habit it’s hard to stop
4. Bounce. Bouncing with a colicky baby often helps get the gas out and entertain them as the same time.
5. Lunge. This is hard on the legs and back but often keeps baby happy for short times.
6. Wrap. Swaddling baby is a great way to help them feel safe and secure. Swaddling is liked by most babies not just colicky ones.
7. Burp. We often did this while rocking and/or swaying. Softly burping baby can help.
8. Belly Massage. Rubbing baby’s tummy often helped get the gas out.
9. Shhh. Shhh. Shhh. We used a vacuum cd all night until he was over 1yr old.
10. Sing. Sometimes a song would help baby or just lift our spirits

Vacuum CD Helps With Colic

If you are asking yourself why would anyone buy a CD of a vacuum cleaner running, the answer is simple. It works!

We created this simple CD because it worked for us. Babies love the sound of white noise. Turn on your vacuum cleaner and see how your baby calms down and relaxes immediately. These CDs are great because they:

1. Help calm baby down
2. Conceal background sounds so you don’t wake baby up before you want to

You are not alone

We know how stressful it can be to have a colicky baby. Whether you are stuck home with a crying baby all day long or coming home from a long day’s work, having a baby that cries all the time is very stressful!

Here are three tips to get through it:

1. Stay calm - I know this is easier said than done. Crying alone will not hurt your baby. If you feel like you are loosing your cool, call someone, or put baby down in a safe place like their crib and leave the room for a minute to calm down. Never hurt your baby
2. Take a break or take turns. If there is someone helping you, ask them to watch the baby for a short period of time so you can relax or get some sleep. Take turns with the other parent if you can.
3. Participate in a colic support group like www.ColicSupport.com to connect with other stressed out parents like yourself

Another mom stuggles with colic

This blog post talks about another mom who’s baby is struggling with colic. I hope one of those remedies helps - wonder if she is buying from our website.