Colic is usually defined as persistent crying of the babies caused by digestive discomfort as their digestive system is not developed. This can occur in both breast fed and formula fed babies.It can be very distrssing to many families and need not necessarily a medical emergency most of the time. So many home remedies and massages are helped with the babies. Gentle clockwise strokes on the abdomen or gently lifting the feet and knee towards the chest is of help at times to the babies.
Nat phos is one of the homeopathic cell salts which are manufactured in low potencies, often produced in a soft form so it can be easily dissolvable. Joette Homeopath call Nat phos 6x a “diaper bag remedy. There are homeopathic medicines which are so safe and effective in these babies which I have prescribed for many of the babies. You see the comfort these babies receive as soon as these remedies kick in. What a peace you can see in the face of the parents!!.
Some of the commonest homeopathic remedies are:
Chamomilla- For crampy colic, babies screams, need to carry.
Lycopodium- Colic with lots of wind.
Nux vom- Babies arch frequently, babies are sensitive and tense, often breast fed babies when mum started eating spicey and rich foods, symptoms worse in the morning.
Senna- Colicky babies.
Dioscorea- Babies colic is relieved by arching the back.
It is very important to observe the baby closely and match the remedy which is closest to their symptoms. Some of the commonest remedies are given above. Put 1 pill in a drop pf water or breast milk and give a few drops, continue in 30 minutes until settle. If symptoms returns, repeat the same.