While colic isn't something that lasts in babies, it's something parents never forget. Parents often feel helpless and stressed to their max as they cope with their screaming baby. There are natural solutions to this problem, but it can take a while to narrow down the cause. Is baby feeding too quickly, gulping air, sensitive to something mom is eating? The first thing I recommend moms to do is eliminate dairy products from their diet because when dairy causes colic it clears immediately. Massaging the tummy, drinking fennel tea, and using a colic homeopathic remedy is often effective as well.
~ Michelle Stapleton is a Naturopathic Doctor practicing in downtown Toronto, Ont. Her practice focuses on family medicine. She is the mother of two young boys and understands the challenges of parenting, working, and bringing healthy living into family life.
