COLICKY BABY DRIVES MOM NUTS!
Q. I just spent another sleepless night with my fussy newborn. Does the health food world have anything that will help my baby sleep better? If I could just get some sleep then I know I could be a better Mom.
Karen…Sleepless (and frustrated) in Toledo!
A. Yes…go to your health food store and purchase a bottle of Natures Answer BUBBLE-B-GONE. Bubble-B-Gone is an “alcohol free” herbal formula that will provide symptomatic relief of colic in infants or gas pains in older children. Bubble B-Gone is a liquid herbal extract and is holistically balanced for Kids. Over the years I have had scores of new moms who would shoot me if we ever ran out of Bubble-B-Gone. Many would buy 3 even 6 bottles at a time.
Also the following lifestyle changes or modifications will help:
1. KEEP A CONSTANT BEDTIME. Start with a bedtime ritual 20 to 30 minutes before bedtime.
2. AVOID SINGING OR ROCKING. This seems good but some kids then need this ritual every night.
3. CREATE A SLEEP WORTHY ENVIRONMENT. Pillows, blankets, pads…whatever the child needs to relax without over stimulation.
4. GIVE CHILD SOMETHING TO TAKE COMFORT IN. Blanket, bear, soft toy, anything that is safe and the child relates to sleep time.
5. MAKE CHAMOMILE TEA. Make luke warm chamomile tea and occasionally dip the pacifier (soft end) in the tea. Moderately steeped, chamomile tea, in very small amounts is safe for infants.
You need “your” sleep. You may have to let the child fuss for him or her to get the message that they have to settle themselves down…because Mom isn't coming. All of the above works. Just be consistent.
AMV
*Health Disclaimer: This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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