The most effective method for newborn colic

Jul 19, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

The baby at home has been crying all morning due to abdominal pain. The elderly say it's colic. I would like to ask how to effectively treat colic?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Colic in newborns is a common temporary condition, usually characterized by sudden, prolonged and intense crying in infants, especially in the evening or at night. The following are some effective methods to relieve colic: 1. Massage: Colic is often caused by abdominal distension. Appropriate abdominal massage can be performed on the newborn, moving in a clockwise direction around the navel. This can help stimulate intestinal motility, improve gas accumulation in the bowel, and alleviate the condition of colic in newborns. 2. Warm compress: A warm water bottle wrapped in a towel can be placed on the newborn's abdomen. Warm compresses can relieve intestinal spasms in the newborn's abdomen and reduce abdominal pain. 3. Gas-relief exercises: For example, "bicycle legs" exercise, which helps the baby expel gas. 4. Change feeding methods: Reduce swallowed air. During breastfeeding, ensure the baby maintains a correct sucking posture; for bottle feeding, check whether the nipple hole size is appropriate. 5. Use a pacifier: The sucking action sometimes helps the baby relax and reduce discomfort.