1. Check your diet (for breastfeeding moms): cut out spicy foods, chocolate, garlic, onions, and dairy. If that does not work, cut out gas producing veggies, beans, and wheat. You will figure out what the problem is with trial and error, but if you find the culprit, you will be a much happier mama with a much more content baby.

2. Infant massage: Infant massage has many benefits, including stimulating the digestive system to help with discomforts. I am a certified newborn massage instructor and would be happy to help you with learning this wonderful and very useful skill.

3. Catnip & fennel tea or tincture: give to Mom first before giving directly to baby if breastfeeding.

4. Chamomile and/or mild peppermint tea from a dropper (NO honey or sugar).

5. Highlands brand gas tablets: these are homeopathic tablets and work great for many moms.

6. A chiropractic adjustment: Does wonders with gas/colic for many babies. 

7. Children’s Acidophilus: giving 1/2 of the recommended children’s dose may work very well when there is an upset stomach with the gas. *Note – this is not considered a “natural” remedy and should be considered only after other options have been tried. Also, a doctor should always be consulted when you are unsure of the dosage, it is very important not to give too much.

by Brenda Minica, CD (CBI)

Brenda is a certified doula and homeschooling mom of 6 children living near San Antonio, TX

http://www.doulasanantonio.com