A few years later I began barbecuing for myself and always remembered Douglas and his flaming trees. Apart from not erecting a cardboard frame around your barbecue and keeping it well away from trees, there are some simple rules to follow to ensure that you start your charcoal barbecue in safety.

If you're setting up a barbecue for first time, read instructions carefully first.

Carefully choose where to set-up your barbecue. Make sure that it's on level ground and don't try to move it once it's lit.

Don't attempt to start your barbecue in very high winds. Not even with a cardboard frame!

Don't try to barbecue indoors. I know people that have tried to barbecue in a shed and in a garage! Extremely dangerous.

Use proper firelighters to start your barbecue. They're better than rolled up paper and won't fly away in wind.

Only ever use purpose-made firelighters and fuel on your barbecue. Never use petrol, white spirit, or paraffin. Not only is it extremely dangerous but it also taints flavour of food.

Everyone loves a barbecue but don't forget that grill gets extremely hot. Follow rules above and keep safety in mind. You'll experience a great barbecue, your guests will have lots fun and you'll enjoy yourself.

Les runs The Barbecue Hut website that provides useful information about barbecue grills and smokers, and also includes a wide selection of recipes. He is also author of The Char Grill Chat newsletter. Website: http://www.barbecuehut.com

Stop eating milk products for one week to see if infant is reacting to milk protein you have consumed.

Reducing or eliminate gas producing foods such as orange juice, cabbage (and other foods from cabbage family), beans, broccoli and onions.

Drink soothing herb teas such as chamomile tea to calm yourself as well as infant.

If your baby is formula fed:

Change type of formula or type of water being used. You can also try changing to a low-allergy formula or switch to a soy based on.

Make sure your baby is getting enough to eat. Check hole size of nipples you purchased. If holes are too small, enlarge it.

Other recommendations include:

Burp your baby after each ounce of formula or every few minutes.

To reduce possibility of your child swallowing air, have him or her sit up rather than lie down when eating.

Gently repetitive movements will soothe some babies. Try taking them for a ride in car or a walk in park. Rock them in a rocking chair or rocking swing and try leaning their infant seat against a running clothes dryer or dishwasher.

Sounds can also help calm a colicky infant. Many parents have found relief by playing soothing music, running their vacuum cleaner or even their clothes dryer.

Applied heat can also help. Lay your baby over a warm hot water bottle that is covered with a towel or trying giving him or her a hot bath. Add a few drops of chamomile or marjoram essential oil to water to help them to relax further.

Herbal chamomile has a long history of calming an infant and easing intestinal cramping.

Teas made of licorice root, catnip or fennel have also been found to help.