The main cause of abdominal pain in a baby is functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Colic itself is a pain syndrome that accompanies these disorders in infants. Colic usually appears by the end of the second week of a child's life and lasts about two to three months. One of the most effective ways to combat them is massage.
Instructions
Step 1
Achieve the desired effect with the help of massage is possible only if the sessions are regular and held at least three times a day. During the massage, the child should be alert and free from pain. For many babies, colic begins at a certain time of the day, so it is advisable to carry out all the necessary exercises at least an hour before that moment.
Step 2
Massage with warm hands and apply a little baby oil or cream, which you usually use, for better glide. Start massaging from the ribs to the baby's lower abdomen. Repeat the procedure 6 to 10 times, alternating hands. After that, grab the baby's legs with your right hand and keep them raised. Use your left hand to massage your abdomen clockwise. Then gently press the bent legs of the child against the stomach and hold them in this position for a while. If the baby is not capricious, repeat the exercise 4 - 5 times.
Step 3
The following method also helps to cope with colic. Place the baby on his back and take his leg in one hand, bending it at the knee. With your other hand, take your opposite arm and bend it at the elbow. Then pull your bent knee toward the elbow of the opposite arm. Repeat the exercise five times and repeat the same, but with a different pair of the child's limbs. This technique will allow the intestines to quickly and painlessly get rid of accumulated gases.
Step 4
There is another method for getting rid of the baby from intestinal colic. Place the baby's head on the palm of one hand, and the body (belly down) on the inside of the other hand (from the elbow to the palm). The baby's arms and legs will hang on either side of your arm. Gently and slowly rock the baby, making it easier for gas to pass from his intestines. In addition, a warm diaper or blanket, which is placed on his stomach, will help significantly reduce the suffering of the baby.
