Why Colic in a Breastfed Baby?
There are a few reasons that colic might be related to breastfeeding practices for some babies. As the baby remains on one breast for a longer period of time, he is getting to the fattier milk. If you switch your baby from one breast to the next too quickly, he may be getting fewer calories and too much milk sugar. This can cause wind, vomiting, and digestive problems. It is, therefore, better to nurse on one side until the baby decides that he is finished there. Then, move to the other side, or start on the other side for the next feeding. Sometimes, you may also have a flow that is too fast for the baby. This can also disrupt his digestion and make him cranky. Try nursing while lying down, as this can slow down the flow; you can also use a nipple shield or express milk into a bottle. Finally, if the baby is not latching on well for whatever reason, then he may be taking in a great amount of air. When this occurs, he’ll be gassy and uncomfortable. You may want to express the milk into
