colic, tried everything, fussy baby, help

Jenna - posted on 12/28/2009

I had to take my daughter to the gastroenterologist bc it was so bad. Ask your pediatrician if he thinks she might have acid reflux. My daughter never spit up but the acid was still upsetting her stomach and throat as well as making her colic worse. They gave her Zantac and shes been fine ever since...and with colic..try laying her on your bear chest when she only has a diaper on. I dont know what it is but your heartbeat and warmth makes them calm down. Also..they have stuff at the drug stores called Gripe water...its for colic..never tried it but i heard its good. If all that doesnt work...get back to me and ill try to remember what else we did to make my daughter calm down.

Erin - posted on 12/28/2009

Our baby was also diagnosed as colicky, but our midwife suggested we take her to a chiropractor. It was an amazing an instant transformation, from a baby who screamed all day to one who smiled and cooed and slept through the night! They were very gentle with her, but helped so much! Also, they told us about highland colic tabs... all natural and no side effects, but very helpful. Taking a baby to a chiropractor may sound strange, but it made such a huge difference for her, I would recommend it to anyone!

Jennifer - posted on 12/27/2009

Just keepworking at it, but remeber, evn God had to take a break fera few days. Try taking my adviceon the mommy time. Just you and baby, even if you you don't nurse, lay skin on skin, talk to her, smile at her, coo, and just be calm. Just the two of you for atleast half an hour every day. Some call it kangaroo care and it has mde such difference in Kaydon's whole attitude. And the best thing is,it's free! Let me know if this helps. I've learned all advice helps when you have a fussy baby. Be patient and just keep in mind that she'll out grow it.

Sara - posted on 12/26/2009

My son was also has had some colic issues. His normal fussy time was around 7-9 at night each night. Our doctor just told us that it would pass and it would be the worse time in our lives as parents. Once we talked to the doctor, I felt relieved to know that it wasn't something I was doing, but it was just something that he would have to work through. After hearing this, I began to relax more. I guess that piece of mind relaxed me enough that it passed on to my son. Once I relaxed, he started to calm down. Now he has an occassional spurt of fussiness that only lasts 15 minutes tops before he falls alseep.

My advice would be to try to relax and remain calm. It will help your little one relax too. Good luck.

Jennifer - posted on 12/26/2009

Relived to hear other people are having similar problems. Our baby isn't fussy all the time, but sometimes... Omg, he gets mad. Our pediatrician thinks colic is just a symptom of an immature neurological system. It's quite suspicious that I keep hearing from everyone I talk to how it gets easier at 3 months. We just try holding him on the shoulder, feeding him upright, tummy time, putting him in the Moby Wrap, and when all else fails, letting him cry while sitting next to him so he knows we're still there. I nurse him, and it seems that he is calmed by my presence more than my husband's. Usually, I can get him to latch on after some distraction work.

Jennifer - posted on 12/25/2009

I have same problem with mine, Kaydon is 9 weeks now I breast and bnottle feed. When he gets really really fussy to him it means he wants Mommy and me time. Try going to you room and lying her (only in diaper) on your bare chest and just bond. Rub her back, talk to her or just lie there and gaze into eachothers eyes. Calms Kaydon right down, about 15 mins. of noone but us. Give a try and let me know how it works.

Carmela - posted on 12/25/2009

My baby is now 8 weeks and also has become really fuzzy lately. I give her chamomile Tea when she starts getting fuzzy, about one ounce, I really helps calm her. it works for colic babies, bloating and helps them get a restfull sleep. ask you doctor before you try this...good luck

Charlene - posted on 12/25/2009

My Bub was like that. The Doctor even diagnosed it as Colic. Than one night I went out and left some expressed milk. He drank 240mls straight up, this was at 5 weeks. And fed about 150mls the next feed. After this I would just feed him more, it would take sometimes an hour to an hour and a half, and I had no problems. He use to always get real stiff after feeding and was really hard to get to sleep. Now he just falls asleep after each feed and I don't have to do anything. He also feeds in half the time now too. Anyway just a suggestion, wouldn't harm to try. Regards Charlene

Amber - posted on 12/24/2009

my friend's baby was colic when he was a baby, she said he slept in a bean bag chair, something about it makes it feel like they are back in the womb and he beauty and the beast played over and over through out the night (they had one of those vcr's that rewound after it was finished)

Alex - posted on 12/21/2009

I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. I had the exact same problem. My Abby is 2 months old and still fussy but she's slowly getting better. They say after 3 months it gets better (i'm praying it does). I talked to my doc about it several times and she changed her formula 3 times. Nothing worked. I know she's fussy because she gets very gassy and only poops once a day. It makes her uncomfortable and she cries and grunts. I've tried Mylicon gas drops, Gripe water, yerba buena tea, Dr. Brown bottles, car rides, stroller...everything! Nothing worked. It's not easy but you just need to have LOTS of patience and remember this too shall pass. I get visited by a woman from an org called Fussy Baby Network. You should look into getting some help in your city.

Rebecca - posted on 12/21/2009

I actually talked to our pediatrician about this last week since our daughter had always been so mellow and has suddenly become super fussy in the evenings. She explained that colic peaks around 6 weeks and should ease around 12 weeks. She said that she believes some of it is related to the baby's digestive tract maturing and starting to maintain the "healthy" bacteria that our bodies need for digestion. My baby's colic is generally related to gas so I give her Mylicon drops midway through feeding to help and do bicycle legs or leg circles with her to help move the gas through. Also - wearing pants seems to bother her belly since the elastic puts pressure on her belly so when she's particularly fussy I put her in a sleeper. I hope this helps a little!

Michelle - posted on 12/21/2009

I don't know how safe it is but my Mother In Law always suggests making onion juice and giving the baby an ounce or so. She's told others with colicky babies to do this and it seemed to work for them. I believe in order to make it you just get a pot of water and boil onions in it, and of course strain the water so no onions are in it. She says it does give them gas and they burp and toot a lot. But I guess burping and tooting makes colicky babies feel better, but you might want to ask the baby's doctor before doing this.

Lise - posted on 12/20/2009

Or have you read Happiest Baby on the Block - the 5 s's?

Lise - posted on 12/20/2009

Maybe try a different formula?

Maja - posted on 12/20/2009

I do all of that....She is on formula....

Thank you for the help:))))

Lise - posted on 12/18/2009

Bounce her, walk her, wear her, swing, baby massage, co-sleep... Are you breastfeeding or formula feeding?

Robin - posted on 12/13/2009

Perhaps mention to your doctor... had the same thing with my son for 4 wks and knew it wasn't just colic... he was diagnosed with acid reflux, he is now on meds, and he is totally a different baby. Just a thought.... good luck!

LeTicia - posted on 12/13/2009

If you are breastfeeding, YOU can take 2mL of catnip tincture about 10 minutes before you nurse to help calm fussy baby. If you are bottle feeding or the tincture is intolerable to you, then you can give HER homeopathic chamomila 30C or pulsatilla 30C, two pellets every hour until she calms down. :)