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Colic or wind is caused by small bubbles of air trapped in your baby’s stomach or bowels and this in turn can cause
tummy ache which can be very distressing for your baby. It is thought that breastfed babies may get less wind than bottle
fed babies, as they may take in less air, but they still do get wind. If you’re feeding your baby with a bottle, make
sure that the bottle is tipped up enough so that the teat is always full of milk. This will reduce the amount of air the baby
swallows.
Symptoms
- they may have a bluish tinge on the skin notable between their top lip and nose
- your baby is restless or crying and may be pulling legs up to their tummy
- may grimace and look like they are smiling but appear uncomfortable.
Treatment
After a feed if your child is not settling it is best to spend a few moments trying to get up their wind this maybe achieved
by
- Putting your child over your shoulder and gently rubbing or patting their back, many feel that rubbing is now more effective
that the traditional method of patting but the choose is yours
- being patient if they don’t get any wind up straight away, try for a few minutes but not longer as they may simply
not have wind, or just a small gurgle in his tummy could be a sign that any wind has escaped.
If you are concerned discuss your worries with your midwife or health visitor, they may suggest other forms of help such
as colic drops. However, it is important that you read the label as they are not all suitable for newborn babies.
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