1. Warm Bath
Give your baby a warm bath during colicky times. This will have a soothing effect on your baby as well as help to distract and make your baby sleepy.
- Fill your baby’s bathtub with warm water.
- Add a few drops of lavender oil.
- Bathe your baby in this water.
- While doing so, massage the tummy area gently to relieve painful trapped gas.
- Dry your baby and rock gently to help him sleep.
2. Warm Compress
Another simple home remedy to help a colicky baby is a warm compress. Warm compresses applied on the baby’s tummy provide relief from the gas and also have a soothing effect.
- Dip a very soft towel in warm water and wring out the excess water.
- Place the warm towel on the baby’s tummy.
- You can even rub the towel gently in circular motions for a few minutes.
- Follow this simple remedy 2 times daily to assist gas movement.
- Note:
- Do not use a hot water bottle or heating on babies.
