Treatments For Colic That Parents Can Employ

Probiotics

Many babies cry because they are experiencing some sort of digestive upset including gas, constipation, and pain. Probiotics are the “good” bacteria found in the gut that may be able to help reduce pain and inflammation. They are also an excellent way to promote regularity, which can ease painful gas and constipation. Many health food stores carry baby probiotics. Talk with a doctor before purchase and do not feed more than four or five billion colony forming units each day as too many probiotics can cause intestinal upset.

Change Positions

Most people tend to hold a crying or colicky baby face up, which is not very comforting. Try changing positions until the baby stops crying. Hold the baby face down with her head resting sideways on the parent's forearm. This position will apply gentle pressure to the baby’s abdomen and may alleviate gas pain, which is a common reason why many infants cry. Rocking the baby in this position may also help her calm down and fall asleep.