Home Remedies for Colic in Babies

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.
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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.