Help for a friend. - General Parenting

mikeswife · 10-27-2009, 07:27 PM

I have a friend that has a 5wk old baby who has colic. I have never had a baby with colic so I am not sure what advice to give her.

If any of you have had a baby with colic could you tell me what seemed to work for you all. Any little tricks that you have.

She is a new mother and has not really had experience with children so any help you can give would be great!

Thanks!

Victoria · 10-27-2009, 07:28 PM

I've heard Gripe Water!

Mrz. Robinson · 10-27-2009, 07:29 PM

Water and make sure the baby tounge is clean of milk so it will decrease the chances of it happening again

sandykay · 10-27-2009, 07:32 PM

Baby swings are the best, colic babies liket o be propped up, also Playtex Airvent bottles are designed for colic babies.

Victoria · 10-27-2009, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by Mrz. Robinson

Water and make sure the baby tounge is clean of milk so it will decrease the chances of it happening again

Water is never recommended for a 5 week old baby.

I'm confused...what does milk on a baby's tongue have to do with colic?

Heather LB. · 10-27-2009, 07:34 PM

Gripe water, and swaddling them sometimes helps too.

Mrs.Ginger · 10-27-2009, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Victoria

Water is never recommended for a 5 week old baby.

I'm confused...what does milk on a baby's tongue have to do with colic?

I was wondering that too, may she misread the op

ColCoolPants · 10-27-2009, 07:46 PM

no water! It's not good for little babies.

Honestly, sometimes it's all about finding a position they like to be held in. Patting them on the bottom helps. Making a shhhhh noise. Loud music. Vacuum cleaners. Going for a drive. The baby swing could work too.

I don't know what commas are.

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Heather LB. Hayden's Mommy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alexandria Bay, New York Posts: 6,513 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 60% Longevity: 12%	Gripe water, and swaddling them sometimes helps too. __________________ wifey to xocassandralee

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10-27-2009, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 34,195 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 96% Longevity: 55%	I've heard Gripe Water!