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 Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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Colic is used to describe the inconsolable and excessive crying of an otherwise healthy baby. A newborn may be colicky if he/she cries more than three hours straight for three or more days per week, for at least three weeks, and is younger than three months old.
For a parent dealing with a colicky baby, a quiet moment can be precious. It can be heart-wrenching and exhausting to listen to the crying of an otherwise healthy baby. The good news is that by the age of three months, colic usually subsides and is replaced by more cooing, laughter, and—hopefully—a little quiet time for Mom and Dad.
A soothing massage can help calm a colicky baby. If your friend is nervous about massaging her infant, she might consider booking an instructional massage with a trained professional in order to gain some extra confidence before she continues on her own.
In order to get started, it is important to choose a time each day (possibly following a bath) when the baby is relaxed and alert. Mom or Dad can gently lay Baby across her/his lap or on a soft surface, keeping eye contact throughout the massage. If so desired, the massaging parent may use a small amount of organic, scent-free, hypoallergenic oil.
1. Stroke downward using the pinky side of the hand, from Baby’s upper chest to below his/her belly button.
2. In a clockwise direction, move the pads of the fingers in large circles around the baby’s belly button.
3. Mom/Dad can end the massage by taking Baby’s ankles in her/his hands, and moving the baby’s legs in a bicycle motion, bringing the knees up to the chest.
These techniques help release trapped gas, relax the infant, and calm his/her nerves. Five minutes a day is all a frazzled parent needs—and Baby will be soothed by the closeness of Mom or Dad. |
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