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Prevent Colic Attacks
No one knows
for sure why some babies get colic, but parents definitely know
when their infant is having a colic attack. The wailing is incessant
and nothing seems to soothe a colicky child.
The University of Michigan suggests
how you might ward off a colic episode:
If you're bottle-feeding:
- Have your baby sit up while feeding.
This will reduce the amount of air your infant swallows.
- Don't make the milk or formula
too hot.
- Check the nipple on the bottle.
If the hole is too small, your baby will swallow air.
- Try a new formula.
If you're breast-feeding:
- Drink less cola, coffee, cocoa,
and tea.
- Stay off milk products for a
week and note any difference in your baby's discomfort.
Whether you're breast- or bottle-feeding,
try to keep the room quiet when you feed your baby.
Reference
Source 101
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