One natural colic remedy that is gaining popularity more all the time is the use of gripe water. This is generally made up of alcohol, bicarbonate, ginger, dill, fennel and chamomile, although the ingredients can vary. This has been used for a very long time by new parents in years past, but, in recent years, it has become mass produced and marketed. It has been known to ease not only the discomfort of colic, but gas and teething pains, as well. Many parents who have chosen to use this natural colic remedy can't say enough good things about it.



Baby colic is a condition that is evident in children 3-months old and below. Even as early as one week after childbirth, babies can show signs of baby colic. Symptoms would include irritability and long hours of crying you could notice a pattern in infants suffering from it. If they cry for hours for more than three days in a span of one week, and if such pattern goes on for more than three weeks, then your baby is suffering from baby colic. Although there is no known cause for such condition, medical experts attest that smoking poses a great risk for infant colic.

If occurring within 2-3 weeks of the child's birth, the severe abdominal pain accompanied by excessive crying is known as colic; it occurs recurrently in spasms and stomach pain is frequent with the baby becoming hypertonic and showing alternating body postures. Theses may involve contractions, sudden stretching of limbs or even stiffening in a spastic posture while turning red due to the crying and parents need to be alert about these signs of colic.

All babies have their own personalities and there are some happy babies while others are not so happy. It seems that more often than not the not so happy babies are the ones to suffer from colic rather than the happy ones. This is a theory that has not been proven, but real life parents notice the crabbier the baby the more likely they will have colic.

Never rush a baby through a feed. Put the baby in an upright position every 5 minutes or so and let him burp. To make this process easier, gently pat him on the back. A gentle massage done in circular motion usually helps in the release of excess gas. To prevent gas formation, do this regularly.

A randomized controlled study reported in Pediatrics showed that baby wearing reduces crying and fussiness 43 percent overall and 51 percent at night. Baby wearing decreases the levels of stress hormones circulating in a baby's blood stream, resulting in a more relaxed, happy baby.

Another proven safe and effective remedy for infant colic is Magnesium Phosphate. This cell salt is an essential component of most bodily systems, including the brain, nerves, teeth and bones. Since it is a naturally-occurring component of the body-even in babies, administering the cell salt as a homeopathic remedy helps address underlying systemic problems and likewise enhances the functioning of bodily organs.

Moreover, Magnesium Phosphate can actually calm muscle and nervous system maladies in babies. It also induces restful sleep among insomnia sufferers and babies constantly waking up at night. The cell salt also exhibits analgesic, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory activity without compromising the overall systemic balance of infants.