Colicky baby - out of the box ideas
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I find the light from the screen at night makes it harder to fall asleep when he does. Also, I have a hard time stopping in the middle of doing something passive and going to sleep. |
Anonymous
Hates swaddling. Baby swing stopped working about a week ago. But it was a very small one. Debating getting a stronger one. |
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Op. Other information that might help
He tested positive for blood in his poop, so definitely something digestive going on No reflux that I'm aware of (older child had so I'm familiar) Worst time is 8-11 pm but seems to be expanding over time |
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I am so so sorry. It’s so hard.
I had a borderline colic, and what “helped”: Get some foam earplugs so that when one parent is “on duty” the other can sleep. You really, really want to avoid having BOTH parents awake in the night for any amount of time. You’ll burn yourselves out. We use these: HEAROS Xtreme Ear plugs - Best In... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NP79YM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Gripe water. This is NOT a miracle. But it will cure hiccups, and we sometimes found that it just interrupted the wailing for a few minutes (I think he liked the taste) enough that he’d have to rebuild back to full wailing, and sometimes in that process, we’d be able to get him to fall asleep. Mine did better upright. The mini baby bjorn worked well, her nap on a walk better in that than in the stroller. Tight swaddle. We used the SwaddleMe Velcro swaddles, and a loud sound machine, but neither of those is particularly outside the box. Mostly though - time. The only way out is through. Also - when you read advice and then you do it and it doesn’t work and everyone says this is so great and it must be ME I’m doing it WRONG. NO. It’s not you. It’s the baby. You’re doing great. You’re a freaking warrior. |
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Yes. Try the liquid version. Powdered contains different ingredients, including corn solids which some babies can’t digest well. The ready to feed worked for us when powder didn’t. I received this tip in an allergy forum and my pediatrician confirmed it. If that doesn’t work, ask about amino acid formula too. Good luck! |
Anonymous
| Try Nutramigen. That worked better for mine. Bounce him on a yoga ball. Encourage the pacifier. Definitely seek out reflux meds, even if not classic reflux presentation. It is worth trying. Hang in there! It gets better. |
Anonymous
Your baby likely has a dairy or soy allergy or intolerance. Alimentum is hypoallergenic and may not be sufficient for your child. You need to try elemental. My kid has CMPI and reacted to Alimentum because there was still protein in them. I had to remove dairy from my diet completely and nurse. Since thats not an option youll have to try a more restrictive formula. Probiotics and keep things calm in case its just a sensitive nature. Like red lights at night only, no overhead lights. LOTS of skin to skin. More than you think a child needs. |
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| Do you ever wear the baby? Wearing the baby while walking may work. Strollers don't comfort them as much. |
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Definitely go see a pediatric gastroenterologist to do some further testing. We liked Dr. Bader but there are others available through Children’s. https://appointments.childrensnational.org/provider/Ali+Amjed+Bader/2360044 |
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| And try the ready to feed for just a few days to see if there’s a difference. Your ped can write you an RX for it so you get medical coverage as a medical food. |
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I used to give myself 2 15-minute breaks per day where I would put my baby down and go somewhere where I couldn't hear her. I remember crying when my second break would be coming to a close.
A cheap - and REALLY bouncy bouncy chair also helped. The fancy chairs did not bounce vigorously enough. |
Anonymous
Agreed. This was a large part of our baby's colic. Unfortunately for us, even Nutramigen isn't enough, and we are now using Elecare, and she is much better. |
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One thing that helped was putting one end of the crib on books so it raised his head a bit, then super tight swaddle (halo?). Then Wedged rolled up baby flannels on each side so he was stabilized.
I also held him for most naps. |
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| Bicycle exercises with the legs, tummy massage, baby wearing. |
Anonymous
Kindle for reading in the dark - it’s a different screen and won’t keep you awake. And figure out the medical issues - he is in pain, so the crying stops when the pain stops. Hope you figure it out soon, for both your sakes! |