How Do You Make A Colicky Infant Stop Crying?
Infant colic is the name for a short-term condition where a baby cries nearly non-stop and has trouble staying asleep. The causes of colic are unknown, but fortunately it tends to stop once the infant is several months old. If you have a colicky infant, here are some time-tested tricks to make your baby stop crying and fall asleep. Swaddling is one of the most ancient and effective ways to make a colicky baby calm down. Wrap your infant in warm clothes and blankets so as to restrict the movement of his arms and legs. Holding a swaddled baby in an upright position will increase the effect. Swinging and making “shhh” sounds also helps calm many colicky infants. Be careful not to swing to forcefully. Also, don’t shake a baby, as this can cause brain damage. You can purchase an infant swing, or take you child to the park and put him in the infant swing set. When selecting a baby swing for the home, choose one that does not bounce up and down. Since the causes of infant colic are unknown, m
