If The Baby Cries Persistently, It Could Be Colic

Many children suffer from colic during the first few months of life and sometimes begin to cry disconsolately even after being in their mother’s arms.

If a baby cries persistently it can be colic. If this is the case with your baby, check for colic and try to alleviate his symptoms.

Next we’ll tell you how.

How to identify if your child has colic

Mom, cramps are contractions of the stomach, usually accompanied by pain.

To detect if your baby cries because he has colic, you should observe:

• The baby continues to cry even when you pick him up, stroke him, talk to him, cradle him gently, approach the breast to breastfeed, swing, go for a walk, change the diaper, check if the clothes are not tight, if not nothing bothering him, like an insect bite…
• Uncontrolled crying usually occurs at certain times, especially at night
• The belly is swollen and a little harder. Your child clenches his fists more and draws his legs closer. His little body stiffens, his face flushes and he shudders, while he doesn’t stop screaming, as if in a tantrum (which it isn’t).

• He starts crying all of a sudden. He could be in your lap, lying in his crib, listening to you talk, or even sleeping… and out of nowhere starts crying.
• The crying lasts for half an hour, an hour, an hour and a half…
• He suddenly calms down and, after a few seconds, goes back to crying as before
• Can’t sleep. Barely fall asleep and wake up crying

relieve baby colic

To alleviate colic there are some medications that the pediatrician can prescribe. Some of them can even be purchased over-the-counter. But regardless, you should consult your pediatrician to find out what medication and frequency are appropriate.

What is important is that the cause of this type of discomfort must be identified. Maybe it’s some kind of food that you eat and are passing it on to your child through your milk. Or, you may be feeding too much food or breast feeding less often than recommended.

The pediatrician will also rule out other health problems that cause these cramps that so bother your little one. But if your child is one of those colicky kids that usually lasts a long time, you can do some exercises that will help a lot.

Techniques to apply at home

• Put a warm blanket on your belly
• Be very patient and give love. Comfort him, hug him, pet him while he is lying on your shoulder, kiss him, etc. Keep in mind that your child feels bad and this is when he or she most needs help and attachment.

• Try taking a bath. If your baby isn’t one to cry at the sight of water and instead loves getting wet, place him near the tub and wet his little feet to see if he wants to “take a dip” in the warm water. Certainly, the warm water will help you relax and ease the pain in your tummy. In addition, the activity will also keep you distracted.
• Hold it upright with its head resting on your shoulder. Run your hand up and down the baby’s back to try to get rid of the gases that are bothering him.
• It is not recommended that you breastfeed him at this time. However, if you find that he accepts the chest and that you can soothe him that way, go for it! The most important thing, without a doubt, is to relieve the little one’s discomfort. It may be that he feels better being close to his mother, drinking such precious milk and feeling warm.

• There are children who feel calmer with movement and noise. Your baby may stop crying if you open the window and let in the noise of the city, or if you take him for a drive. Try it and see if it works.

If a baby cries persistently, it could be colic

Colic in babies often appear as early as the first three weeks of age and can last up to 3 months, although it does not happen in most. After this period, the cramps should disappear.

To relieve a child’s colic, anything goes. There is no exact formula. So we cannot say, “Do this and you will see that your child will calm down.” Therefore, only through observation and the experience you gain every day will it be possible to help you feel better.