colic baby?

Question

my son is colicy he is going to be 3 months on the 16th of october. how long does colic last and if he is teething will i notice the change (differnce) between the two??? doctor confirmed he was colicy since he was about 4 weeks so i know its not because hes teething unless he started earlier than i think but wouldnt my doctor know that?? sorry first time mom

by the way i breastfeed

Answer 1

Try a few of these things to see if it helps with crying

The Cuddle Cure
Try these things in combination and in order. Not one thing or two but all five. Combined together they are called the cuddle cure.

1. Swaddling - Tight wrapping in a blanket. A warm fleece blanket is nice and soft. Throw one in the dryer and get it lightly warm.

2. Side/Stomach - Lie baby on side or stomach.

3. Shushing - Loud white noise like a ceiling fan, static, etc. You can buy white noise tapes.

4. Swinging - You can sit in a swing or put the baby in a swing for babies. They love this.

5. Sucking - sucking on a nipple, pacifier or finger.


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The Colic Hold
Place your baby facedown along your forearm with your hand firmly between their legs and their cheek should be by your elbow on the outside. They should be able to see the ground. Hold your arm close to your body, using it to brace & steady your baby. Babies LOVE the new view and it's very easy to carry them this way. You can actually have the other hand free to do a couple things and walk around.


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The Vacuum Cleaner
This falls under white noise. The vacuum is so loud it often startles them out of their cry long enough to listen. If your baby is particulary fond of the vacuum, you might consider making a recording and playing that instead of running your vacuum into the ground. Don't worry your little one only likes the noise and probably won't grow up to be in vacuum sales.


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Change the Scenery
There are some simple ways to change the scenery for a baby. Many parents take their babies for a drive. Unless you want to rack up the mileage on your car you might consider some other things first. You can take them into another room they aren't used to being in. Babies get bored with the same old thing too. Try outdoors (weather permitting). Babies often love to be outside. Bouncy seats are great for moving from room to room or outside. You can also take a walk in the neighborhood. It would probably do you some good to get out too.

Usually those first teeth start pushing for daylight about four to eight months after birth. If you think he is teething you can try

Having him chew on teething rings, particularly those you can put in the refrigerator and keep cold, works very well and feels good on the baby's gums Serve a tasty teether. Take a piece of cold apple and wrap it in a wet, child-size washcloth. Most of the standard teething rings have no flavor so an apple will give the baby a little more incentive to bite down and work those teeth through the gums

Use OTCs for pain and swelling. Usually, that would be Children's Tylenol. There are a number of topical anesthetics that are good for relieving teething pain and are available over-the-counter at any drugstore. Just wipe some on the gum pads and it'll bring quick relief

Answer 2

The doctor doesnt know if he's teething for sure until teeth start poking through the gums. At least ours didnt. Colic is usually more severe than teething, if your baby is teething he will enjoy chewing on toys that you give him, frozen washcloths, or anything in sight (as with mine); otherwise you may not notice a difference when your child starts teething.

As for colic, its different with every baby. My brother in law was reportedly the worst baby ever, and was colicky for 9 months to the point of not holding down formula or sleeping through the night. Other babies get over colic at 3 or 4 months, though I think 6 mo. is average. Be patient with your sensitive child, and enjoy him.

Answer 3

Awwwww, Bless YOUR heart, I too had a colicy baby the first time. I found out it was from his formula. I changed my sons formula to Enfamil and he did fine with that. No more colic. Before I changed his formula I did do this; when he would draw up his legs and cry I would give him a peppermint stick to suck on and the peppermint soothed him. It worked very well. You can try this and see if it works for your baby. It will not hurt him. It did not hurt my son and I was grateful that I had peppermint sticks around as it was just after Christmas when my son was born.

Answer 4

Have you tried changing his formula, or using the bottles that help with colic, they also have drops for that. Colic doesn't have a certain amount of time that it lasts. I have known for it to last for just a couple of months, and then others, it last longer. I would just see about if anything helps. Ask your doctor, what he thinks...if you aren't sure it really isn't going to hurt for you to be treating his colic and his teething. Don't panic, things aren't as hard as they seem. Take it one day at a time, that is about all you can do. BTW..you are doing fine...relax

Answer 5

Since it is not exactly known what causes colic, there is no one quick fix that works for every baby. The most important first step is to check with your baby’s pediatrician to make sure there is no medical cause for your baby’s crying. Once your baby is given a clean bill of health then all you can do is try your best to keep your baby calm and comfortable through an episode of crying. Below are a few methods that may help make your baby feel more comfortable. While a few of these methods may work with some babies, they may not work at all for others. Keep a diary of when your baby cries, along with activities like napping, feeding and playing. Look for patterns, which may offer a small clue to the solutions If you’re breast-feeding, try to eliminate dairy from your diet along with other foods such as onions, cabbage, cauliflower, spicy foods, caffeine, beans or other gas producing foods. Before eliminating diary from your diet be sure to check with your doctor first. Your doctor may or may not want you to eliminate dairy from your diet or he/she may want you to take calcium supplements If you’re bottle-feeding, do your best to reduce the amount of air that your baby swallows. Try using a curved bottle or a bottle with collapsible disposable liners If your baby seems to have a lot of gas, make sure you burp him or her frequently Don’t overfeed your baby. This may actually make the colic worse. Stick to your normal feeding routine If you’re bottle-feeding talk with your doctor about changing formulas to a low-allergy type of formula Take your baby to a part of your home that will provide less stimulation. Bright lights, noise, or a large number of people may further aggravate the colic Wrap your baby up snugly in a blanket while walking around in a smooth steady motion Go for a walk in a stroller or for a drive in a car seat Give your baby a warm bath or place a warm water bottle on your baby’s stomach. Be sure the bottle is not hot! Try rocking in a rocking chair; or swinging in a baby swing Give your baby a gentle tummy massage Some baby’s like hearing rhythmic sounds such as a vacuum cleaner, dishwasher, or cloths dryer and will calm down when they hear these types of sounds There are a lot of parents you probably know that have been through the experience of having a baby with colic. Talk with other parents and friends and get their suggestions on what methods they used to calm their baby. There are a lot of different things that people have tried that are not listed above. Keep in mind that not every baby will react to these methods the same. Sometimes it may help, while other times it may seem to make the baby more uncomfortable. Try one at a time and hopefully you will find one that comforts your baby while also giving your ears a rest from the crying.

Answer 6

you poor kid you must be exhausted . I had a colic child here is what worked for me. when he was really bad I gave him a little water which I had boiled and added a drop or two of extract of peperment. Another trick is pick the baby up with its back to your sid so you are kind of holding him or her on you hip but faceing out with your arm around there tummy like that it seems to sooth the colic. Make sure to burp the baby to an extreme as well and some times you might want to just let them cry it won't hurt them. make sure you keep socks or something warm on there feet it helps to if they have cold feet they are worse. Good luck Debbie

Answer 7

i know that from all three of my babie's that colic can last from 6 month's to a year. I found a product that worked wonderful for Colic and teething that is safe and all natural. You can get it at the drug store. Work's much better than milacon drop's. It is called Gripe water. Keep your patience and it will pass. Good luck honey

Answer 8

when babies teeth, they drool more, and want to suckle more. so you will know. also a nurse told me about 15 yrs ago when my nephew was small, to lay him bare chested on someones chest and the heat from your body will help relieve the colic. i have done this ever since with all the colicky babies and it really works. don't sweat being a mom, just follow your instincts, listen to your healthcare provider and everything will be ok.

Answer 9

My daughter had colic until she was 1 year old

Answer 10

Try giving your baby some Hylands Colic tablets before you feed him. I used to let my son sleep in his bouncy seat or swing at this age, because he was sleeping at an angle.