Does gripe water work on colic pain in infants?
What is Colic Pain?
Colic pain is frequent, prolonged and intense crying or fussiness in your healthy infant. It is especially painful for parents as their little one’s distress occurs for no obvious reason and no level of consoling can bring any relief to your infant.
What causes colic pain in infants?
- Overfeeding or underfeeding
- Pain or discomfort from trapped gas, acidity, indigestion
- Emotional reaction to fear, frustration or excitement
- Sensitivity to formula or lactose intolerance
- Breast-feeding techniques & positions
- Overstimulation in your baby
The underlying cause for colic is because the digestive system of your baby is not fully developed and they need special attention.
Symptoms of Colic pain in infants?
- Screaming
- Inconsolable crying
- Extending or pulling up the legs to the tummy
- Passing gas
- Clenched fists
- Reddened face after long hours of crying
- Enlarged or distended stomach
- Arched back & restless
What are the remedies for Colic pain in infants?
Lay them on their tummy
Put your newborn on their tummy, over your stomach or lap. The change in position may help calm colic pain in infants. You should rub your little one’s back, as it will be soothing and will help gas pass through.
Carrying them
Babies with colic often react well to being carried. Carrying your toddler for long periods in the day might help reduce colic in the evening. Try using a baby carrier as it allows you to keep your baby close while keeping your arms free.
Holding them upright during & after feeding
Having acid reflux that causes symptoms, may be a contributing factor for colic pain in infants. Babies with acid reflux experience heartburn because the breast milk or formula is coming back up through their throat. Holding your baby upright after feedings can reduce the symptoms.
- Burping
- White noises
- Strolls & change in environment
Woodward’s Gripewater
For gas and colic pain in your infants, colic remedies that provide fast and effective relief, like Woodward’s gripewater, work to comfort & soothe your baby in pain. Woodward’s Gripewater can be administered at the first signs of stomach discomfort. It is an ayurvedic formulation that helps relieve stomach discomfort and colic pain by soothing their tiny stomach. Woodward’s Gripewater can be given up to 3 times each day. To prevent or keep colic in control, regular usage of Woodward’s Gripewater is recommended.
You might feel upset when your baby is crying, but remember that you’re doing a great job as a parent. Know that this colicky phase will pass, and you will get through this. And with the help of Woodward’s gripe water, you will see your child grow strong, healthy & happy.