We tried everything with our colic baby, is it okay if she is changed, fed and otherwise fine to let her cry?

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it out in a room? I did this once now and she cried for a while and I checked on her every so often but it seemed tha she because totally exhausted and finally went to sleep? before we were losing our minds trying everything, seems letting her cry it out works! now is this ok to do? any input from experience please? we have tried EEVRYTHING ELSE and the Doctor says it has to run it's course.

Answer 1

yeah, thats perfectly okay. As long as you know she is fed, burped, and clean it is fine to let her cry. Just make sure shes in her crib or somewhere that she cant hurt herself.

Its easy to worry and think somethings wrong- but you're gonna have to let the baby learn to self- sooth.

Answer 2

When my son had colic the doctor wrote out these drops (not gas drops) for colic and it made him not cry like he would and i don't know what i would have done without that medicine cause he would cry alot and it just started like when he was 4 months old -up until he was 4 months he never did cry that way so if i were you i would ask your doctor about colic drops. Sorry but i do not remember the name of the medicine.

There are no proven cures or ways to treat colic, but there are certain procedures you can take that will help you to reduce it. First of all, before we get into those measures that you should take to reduce colic, you must understand and know what works with your child because after all we are all unique, even babies.

One of the biggest causes for colic is weaning. When a baby is weaned this shouldn’t happen all in one go. Usually it’s much easier on a child if weaning is done gradually, and slowly. It’s much like smoking, as you can’t just go cold turkey and quit overnight, it takes time. A good way is to start feeding the child with bottle milk while at the same time breast feeding, but as you go you should increase the bottle milk and decrease the breast milk.

It has also been reported that some women find what they eat affects their child when being breast fed and avoiding those foods has helped reduce the colic. A good way to know which foods might be causing the problems for you and your child is by eliminating the food you suspect of creating colic. Later introduce it back into your diet, and see the results of your little experiment. If the baby begins crying again, then you know for sure what to avoid.

Another good reason for colic to occur is when a baby swallows air whilst being bottle fed. To reduce this simply change the positioning of the baby bottle, or get a bottle which is specifically designed to reduce the amount of air a baby swallows while drinking milk. These bottles are normally curved and or have a small vent in the middle.

If the above reasons do not solve your child’s colic, then there is no need to panic because colic is normal amongst infants. Try some of the following techniques. Try taking the child out for a walk as this can be a pleasant experience for you and for the child to discover new things. Give them a toy that rattles or anything that makes a noise as these can peak a child’s curiosity and keep them busy for hours. You may also try a nice warm bath, again these can be very soothing and calming. Try to keep the baby in some sort of motion. In general anything new can solve your baby’s colic problem, babies are curious creatures, who have yet a lot to learn and experience so try new stuff as may just amaze the both of you.

In the end, focus on what works for you and do not be afraid to try different methods. Experiment with different ways to reduce colic and as a general rule of thumb go with what is working for your child, and, for you as a parent. There is no need to worry about colic, it’s harmless, and, sooner or later will wear off as the child grows.
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Answer 3

My daughter had colic for almost 6 mos and I thought I would lose my mind, but I don't like the idea of leaving her alone to cry it out. I think this could make the baby feel abandoned and uncared for. You really can't do anything to help except let her know you are there and you care. I think this is important though. Yes, if you are on the edge of losing it, you have to get away, but I never found it more peaceful to hear her from another room. I was lucky, my mother was near and when I couldn't stand it she would come and let me take a walk around the block, or a trip to the store or something. Hopefully, there is someone to help you also, otherwise dad can stay while mom goes out, or take turns if there are 2 of you. I know how hard it is, believe me, but I think you weaken the babies sense of security by leaving her alone when she is in paid. Time will pass, and it will be a memory. My daughter finally stopped overnight, and it was over. Bless you, and be as patient as you can.

Answer 4

if the doc said to run it out then its fine

It's estimated that up to 25% of all infants have colic. It usually starts between the 3rd and 6th week after birth, and goes away on its own by the time the baby is 3 months old. If the baby is still crying excessively after that time, some sort of health problem may be to blame.

Here are some key facts about colic:

Colicky babies have a healthy sucking reflex and a good appetite and are otherwise healthy and growing well. Sick babies may appear colicky but won't feed well and won't have the same strong sucking reflex.
Colicky babies like to be cuddled and handled. Sick babies appear uncomfortable when they are handled and are difficult to console.
Colicky babies may spit up from time to time, but if your baby is actually vomiting and/or losing weight, call the doctor. Vomiting repeatedly is not a sign of colic.
Colicky babies typically have normal stools. If your baby is difficult to console and has diarrhea or blood in the stool, call your doctor.

Treating Colic
No single treatment has proved to make colic go away. But there are ways to make life easier for both you and your colicky baby.

First, if your baby is not hungry, don't try to continue the feeding. Instead, try to console your little one — you won't be "spoiling" the baby with the attention. You can also:

Walk with your baby or sit in a rocking chair, trying various positions.
Try burping your baby more often during feedings.
Place your baby across your lap on his or her belly and rub your baby's back.
Put your baby in a swing. The motion may have a soothing effect.
Put your baby in an infant seat in the back of the car and go for a ride. The vibration and movement of the car are often calming.
Play music tapes — some babies respond to sound as well as movement.
Caring for a colicky baby can be extremely frustrating, so be sure to take care of yourself, too. Don't blame yourself or your baby for the constant crying — colic is nobody's fault. Try to relax, and remember that your baby will eventually outgrow this phase.

In the meantime, if you need a break from your baby's crying, take one. Friends and relatives are often happy to watch your baby when you need some time to yourself. If no one is immediately available, it's OK to put the baby down in the crib and take a break before making another attempt at consolation.

If you're unsure whether your baby's crying is colic or a symptom of another illness, call your doctor.

Answer 5

I had 2 colic babies and sometimes that is all you can do to keep your sanity is to lay her (mine where both girls too) in a safe place crib baskenet and let her cry while you go and get a breat of fresh air colic is cause by upset bellies and sometimes you can find something to help not cure isomel formula helped with one of mine it was th 3-4 kind we tried and a little more pricey but wroth it ...myclen drops helped with her gas If its any thing it does get better they do grow out of it 3-6 months I understand where your coming from I had 8-10 hours of crying-screaming a day

Answer 6

If you are starting to feel stressed from her crying, then yes it is absolutely fine to put her down and let her cry for a while because if you are feeling stressed, she will know it (from the way you start holding her, when we get stressed we tend to hold babies a little "rough") and will make her even more upset.

By the way, I dont know if this will help you (whether your child is breastfed or whether you already use these bottles), but my daughter went through a 3 week period of colic, but after I switched to Avent bottles, she has been doing so much better.

Answer 7

Get COCYNTAL homeopathic drops ASAP!!! Ask the pharmacist if they stock them. We got ours from the supermarket. You might need to try on line for a supplier. They are totally natural and non addictive. They are wonderful. Also find a chiropractor. They can help so much. This is how we treated my grandson and I don't know what we would have done if it wasn't for the drops and the treatments. Your baby is in agony with colic. Please don't let her cry it out. She needs all the comfort she can get. Yes, it is very wearing on the parent. My daughter couldn't bear to see her son in such pain so I got the job of rocking him, singing to him, rubbing his tummy and walking, walking, walking!! Took him for drives in the car too, the movement seemed to help. Colic will pass, it's just murderation while baby suffers from it.
I got the chiropractor advice from Answers. Yahoo!! That is the best advice we ever got from Answers. Good luck and God Bless your little one.

Answer 8

I am a mother of 4(yes I said 4!) boys, ages 17years to 3 months. The biggest help to those very fussy times-mylicon drops, tight swaddle blankets, a binky & rocking. I would say that it is ok to do if the baby is over 3 months old. Much before that, the baby is just too small. MY 2nd boy also was lactose intolerant. It took me 6 months to figure out what was hurting him. I quit drinking milk & any formula was lactose free & he felt & behaved so very much better. If all else to fails-to save your sanity-make sure nothing can hurt her in the crib & eventually she will sleep.

Answer 9

Sorry I know the pain and the sleepless nights both of my kids had colic it seemed like forever and it was always at the same time at night. I actually would hold my one kid for like an hour SO the colic won't bother her.My son , I put him in his swing and every 20 I would wind it. Maybe you'll find something that'll work

Answer 10

I had colic when I was little and my mom said that the only thing that gave me some relief was for my dad to put his hand on my stomach and just massage it gently. I wouldn't let my baby cry by herself. My parents took turns one held me and one went outside and they took turns doing this because they couldn't stand to listen to me cry. I started crying every night at seven. There wasn't any medicine for my mom to give me, eventually I grew out of it. Maybe now you could get some medication for it. Try looking on www.msn.com under colic and see what it says. I have looked up multiple things on their medical site and it is really helpful. Good luck. I hope that she quits crying soon!!

Answer 11

I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH!!!!

I have a 6 mo baby boy and he did the same thing. I can tell you right now it's normal for them to cry like that.

Leaving the room is the BEST thing to do in my opinion.
I know how frustrating a new born baby crying out of control can be. I think its way better to let a baby cry him/her self to sleep instead of losing control and shaking or either squeezing the baby. IT'S OKAY!!