Colic essentially has no treatment, because there is no visible cause. There are certain practices, however, that a doctor would recommend in order to soothe and calm your baby down. Some of these practices include:
1. Cuddle your baby
2. Gently rock your baby over your shoulder
3. Bath your baby in a warm bath
4. Keep feeding your baby as usual
5. Gently rock your baby in their crib or push them in their pram
6. Sit or hold your baby upright during feeding to stop them from swallowing air
7. Burp your baby after feeding
8. Have some gentle noise in the background to distract your infant
9. If you’re nursing, try to eliminate milk products, onions, cabbage, and any other irritating foods from your diet.
10. Use a pacifier, it could help provide relief for some children
11. If you notice your child is crying continuously and has any symptoms of fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or blood in the stool ensure to call or visit your healthcare provider.
Parents who are concerned about colic should know that it is nothing to be concerned about; it will pass with time. Colic is quite common in children - one out of every ten. It is not harmful to the child's health and goes away as the child grows older.
It is natural to become tense and irritable as a parent when your child is constantly crying; nevertheless, no matter how upset you are, try not to dump your feelings on your child and harm them.
Always contact your pediatrician if you are unsure about anything.
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