Newborn baby colic

How to relieve newborn baby colic? 

 Techniques + positions + remedies

The first thing to do in this case is to look for a pediatrician who will verify the origin of the

symptoms and, thus, verify if they are normal pains or if there is something that should be

investigated and treated.Any tips protect your baby

Once this is done, the doctor will indicate the best ways to treat  the newborn baby's colic.

But of course, there are some simple things you can do at home to help prevent and alleviate this discomfort. In this article, we list the techniques most recommended by experts.

What causes colic in newborn babies?

From birth to the third month, colic is often frequent in babies. Although there are many studies on colic in newborns, there is still no consensus among researchers about what causes these pains².

However, several studies have managed to determine that some factors contribute to the

manifestation of colic. One of them is the immaturity of the intestinal tract of newborns² and

the difficulty of the digestive system in dealing with food¹.

Colic can still be caused by congenital hypertonicity, allergies, parental stress and the environment².

How to relieve newborn baby colic?

Massage

The main technique on how to relieve newborn baby colic is by massaging the belly with

circular movements¹.

This is one of the most useful skills to relieve the baby's pain, producing immediate, curative and preventive action. ³

You can also use baby oil to enhance the effects of the massage.

Position the baby well when breastfeeding

To prevent the newborn from swallowing the air along with the breast milk during feedings, pay

attention to the position of the little one when breastfeeding. The ideal is to position it at a

steeper angle¹.

Avoiding the use of bottles and pacifiers can also help prevent colic, as they can increase the

amount of air ingested by babies¹.

How to relieve newborn baby colic with medicine?

Buscopan drops are suitable for babies from the first month of life, and can be used by

children and adults. This version of Buscopan, like all the others, has scopolamine

butylbromide, an active ingredient that relieves stomach pains, but before giving any medication

to your baby, consult your pediatrician . 

The dose of Buscopan is based on body weight for children up to 6 years old. For example, children aged 1 to 6 years: 0.3mg/kg/dose to 0.5mg/kg/dose, repeated 3 times a day. To make it easier to calculate how many drops to give your baby, use our dosage calculator .

You can consult the product leaflet by clicking here .