Stomach pain is a common cause of crying in young children. Parents cannot go to the doctor every time in such cases, so you need to learn how to quickly cope with the problem at home.
Instructions
Step 1
Take the baby in your arms and rock it a little. A caress will help your baby to calm down and stop crying. Just remember that you cannot press the baby too tightly against you, or even more pressure on his tummy. Another option is to rock the baby in the crib or carry it around the room. Please note that often rocking up and down is more calming than from side to side, but this is still individual, so it is better to determine in advance the baby's reaction and understand which option helps him to calm down faster.
Step 2
Gently massage: place the baby on his back, and then stroke his belly with the palm of your hand, moving in a clockwise direction. If your hands are cold, warm them up first so the baby does not feel discomfort. This gentle massage will soothe the baby, relieve pain and help remove gases that have accumulated in the intestines, which often cause bloating.
Step 3
Give the newborn some dill water. It was used decades ago in cases when it is necessary to relieve abdominal pain in a child. You can buy dill water at many pharmacies. You can give this remedy in small amounts throughout the day so that the baby no longer feels pain in the tummy.
Step 4
Try to turn the baby from one side to the other several times. Such "remedial gymnastics" allows you to speed up the process of removing gases from the intestines, eliminates bloating. Another option is to do the bicycle exercise, lifting the baby's legs one by one and pressing them against the chest.
Step 5
Place the baby on your chest or belly. Skin-to-skin contact, according to doctors, often helps to calm the infant. To enhance the effect, try talking to your child lovingly or singing lullabies to him.
Step 6
Heat a diaper or a piece of clean cloth and place it on the baby's naked belly. It is important that the material is dry - damp heat will not work in this case. It is undesirable to use water heating pads, as they are too heavy and can compress the baby's body too much. A good option is to put a warm diaper on, in addition to cover the baby with a blanket. This will help achieve the desired effect. As a result, the child will calm down, relax, and the pain in the tummy will go away faster.
Step 7
If your child loves to swim, a herbal bath will help them calm down faster. In addition, pleasant aromas and warmth relax babies, relieve pain, and improve overall well-being.
