We have 9 week old twins and our son seems to be very fussy. We were switched to Similac Alimentum (the most expensive formula on the market) because of his colic-like symptoms and a possible allergy to the proteins found in milk & soy. Any advice from a similar situation would be appreciated!
2006-07-27 07:44:22 · 19 answers · asked by jknorr99 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I use to use peppermint tea, diluted and this use to work for my colicy son. Im a bit of a natualist and I know ginger works well for stomach indigestion too. And make sure you get any "air bubbles" out of the stomach....although, I'm sure you know that already.....;-) I'll say a prayer for you as I remember the H*ll that colic can put you through.....;-(
2006-07-27 07:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by jazzzame 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with another poster that the breastmilk is better than the most expensive formula out there and the easiest for them to digest. That said, I nursed my son, but also supplemented with formula and saw that his fussiness abated some (but didn't stop) after nursing vs. that of after formula feedings. If nursing isn't possible, I can say a few things that helped my colicky, very fussy baby:
Holding him. Don't listen to the weirdos who will tell you let him cry it out. Just hold him. If it makes him happy and gives you guys some peace, just hold him. You can NOT spoil a baby. My son had seriously bad gas, a good way to tell if this is the case with yours is if he suddenly kicks out his legs while crying, it's a gas bubble. Those infant gas drops help, as does putting a heating pad (not too hot!) on you and then baby on top of heating pad, helps sooth the gas cramps. Bounce, rock, sway, moving helps the gas work itself out.
All of this (holding him especially) helped big time, though my son still fussed some. Most of all: if you're by yourself and he's just overwhelming you, take a brief break, put him somewhere safe and take a minute to get calmed down, to make sure an accident doens't happen.
Here's the bad news: it really may be part personality! Start reading the strong willed child books NOW, LOL. My son is still rather 'fussy' at 2 years, though it's morphed into other things. He is a constant trial, but very worth it. These kids (high need kids) do best with an attachment parenting style. Check my sources for books that REALLY helped me through the rough patches.
2006-07-27 16:18:53 · answer #2 · answered by littleangelfire81 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was very fussy and we switched him to soy and it was like night & day so unless you are sure it is an allergy I would try the soy for a week. Pacifiers also did the trick VERY well as did driving him around in the car.
2006-07-27 15:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by skippygordon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 12 week old twins and I have one that is very fussy. A lot has to do with the fact she or they have gas and it hurts them. I notice that when they are on the swing they calm down. Also a warm bath calms them down too. Try using Gas Medicine like Mylacon (spelling sorry) Its a 50/50 chance for it to work, so it doesnt hurt. My doctor said that its a placibo for the parent but sometimes it calms my twins down. Worth a shot. if you want other twin advice go ahead and email me.
2006-07-27 14:59:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I reccomend getting this stuff called (Gripe Water), it is for colic. It is safe for baby and helps them relieve gas. Burping or farting, it also calms upset stomachs. It worked wonder for me. You can give it to them at any age. Even if they are a day or 2 old. You can find it just about anywhere mostly in herbal stores, and or pharmacys. It cost about 14$. Some places more but it is worth it.
2006-07-27 14:53:39 · answer #5 · answered by Tara S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just take one or two fingers and rub his stomach, legs, arms, back, and then, if that doesn't work, when giving him a bath, use the gerber, or johnson stuff, and it is calming lotion, like lavender, and try rubbing him while unclothed. It works better whn on bare skin, cause they can feel it better. You may need to turn on the vaccum, and turn off the light until he stops. some people use the vents that are in the bathroom. the vaccumm and vent may be annoying to us but are soothing to the baby. try pampers swaddlers. they are more exspensive, but mommy and daddy can do there job better if there child will stop crying. Congrats on the BABIES.....!!!
2006-07-27 14:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by vmbbfreak06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you! Our son is 6 weeks old and he's colicky too. My sister-in-law recommended this stuff called Gripe Water (www.babys-bliss.com) and it's been a life saver! We did talk to our pediatrician about it before we started to use it and he highly recommended it as well. Also, our son didn't tolerate Similac or Enfamil and we have him on Carnation Good Start. World of difference there as well. Good luck!
2006-07-27 16:01:18 · answer #7 · answered by cgspitfire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely go to a doc. My son had collic HORRIBLY!!! we did switch him to soy based but he still had some probs, in the meantime there are some AWESOME homeopathic (natural so to speak) tablets that you can get from a natural grocers market, I cant remember exactly what they are called but the worked a miracle!!
2006-07-27 16:35:37 · answer #8 · answered by Sharon P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Breast milk is almost always the best food for a new baby.
2) A battery operated rocker may calm the baby, as may the sound of a hair dryer.
2006-07-27 14:50:39 · answer #9 · answered by blurt2M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your pediatrician - rarely does a baby persistantly cry without a reason.
Beyond that, my second daughter seemed to be content only when placed across my lap and gently patting her bottom. Seemed to help her with colic or bubbles in her tummy.
2006-07-27 14:50:06 · answer #10 · answered by dragonwing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋