Parenting Tips for Your 1 Month Old Baby
Colic is a name given by doctors to explain hard, continuous crying by healthy babies. During these crying attacks, babies scream loudly, draw their legs up sharply, frown, and turn bright red. This might last for hours. Try to comfort your baby as soon as the crying starts.
To comfort a colicky baby, try holding him across your knees on his stomach. Other things that might help are rocking, burping more often during feeding, cuddling, swinging in a baby swing, or riding in the car. Be sure to place your baby in a child safety seat in the back seat of the car.
No one knows for sure what causes colic. Some think it is due to gas, which causes the baby to be uncomfortable. By the time a baby is 3 months old, colic usually stops. If it doesn't, be sure to tell your doctor.
If your baby has any of these symptoms, call your doctor right away: unusual bowel movements, poor sucking reflexes, vomiting, or discomfort when being held.
