1. Every child has colic
This is not true. Indeed, in most children this problem is observed. But there are also such babies whom she bypasses. And doctors cannot say why this is happening. It is important to remember that if in the same family the first baby did not have colic, then the second, third child they may be disturbed.
2. Colic requires treatment
In fact, the causes of their appearance are physiological, natural for the body of the newborn, and they do not require treatment. Colic is associated with the immaturity of the digestive system of the newborn. By 3 months, the problem disappears by itself. Also, colic can occur if the child misapplied to the chest, (or a poor-quality nipple on a bottle with a mixture) as a result of which the baby swallows air with milk.
Cause colic - mom’s wrong diet
Of course, a nursing mother should adjust her daily menu. But the mother’s diet does not affect the appearance of colic in a child. After all, the production of milk is regulated by hormones, and its quality only slightly depends on the products that mother consumes.
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Dill water will relieve colic
For the baby in the first months of life, the only source of nutrition and fluid is breast milk. And he does not need other additives, because breast milk contains all the elements important for its development. Other products only upset the natural balance. No water needed!
Colic is the main reason for crying
A kid can cry from anything. Perhaps he is really tormented by colic, or maybe he is hungry, he is hot or cold, or he just requires the attention of his mother.
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Massage and gymnastics - the best cure for colic
In fact, these procedures really help relieve pain and are generally very beneficial for the child's body. But they are not a panacea.
A healthy baby does not have colic
This is not so, colic can bother even children who do not have any health problems. After all, the main reason for the appearance of colic is the immaturity of the digestive system of the newborn. And this phenomenon is normal, by 3-4 months colic disappears.
On-demand feeding provokes colic
On the contrary, if you feed the baby clockwise, he, hungry, pounces on his chest, takes big sips, swallowing air with milk. And this is one of the causes of colic. Therefore, in order to prevent such a situation, you need to feed the child when he wants to.
Children with artificial feeding are less likely to have colic
This is not so, because together with the milk from the bottle, the baby swallows more air, as a result of which the child is bothered by pain in the tummy.
Splits disappear by 3 months
In most cases this is the case. Usually by 3 months the baby’s digestive system matures completely. But the body of each child is individual, so for some babies this process may take a little longer.
Most of the statements discussed above are typical of the Soviet period, when there were still no high-quality milk mixtures, good bottles for feeding. In fact, breast milk and contact with mom are the best methods that help to grow a healthy baby.
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