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#3 Gripe Water - Be sure to check
ingredients before buying a gripe water. Many claim to be natural but include artificial ingredients and preservatives. Colicky infants' digestive systems certainly do not need any of these potential irritants. Some gripe waters are not very helpful. There is a new, very effective and safe gripe water on market, which you can purchase online at Colic Calm Gripe Water.
#4 Warm Aromatherapy Bath / Massage - Add a few drops of lavender to a warm bath and follow with soothing touch of massage. Focus massage on tummy area to relieve painful trapped gas. You can research baby massage techniques on web or pick up a book on subject. A good one to try is The Practical Art of Baby Massage by Peter Walker. You can buy lovely lavender, chamomile and fennel massage oils specifically designed for baby massage on Web. There is also a popular baby massage tool called Snukkles which may work well for you.
#5 Swaddling - Babies are often soothed when swaddled or held close to a parents chest and heartbeat since they are reminiscent of comfort and safety of womb. Newborn babies are soothed in nurseries with swaddling. Techniques on folding soft, stretchy blankets are easy to learn. Find instructions and diagrams online or pick up a book/ magazine on topic. A good ready-made wrap to try is SwaddleMe. It is easy to find on Web.
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