I am a new mother who is enjoying her little bonny daughter. But the enjoyment comes to a standstill when my little one goes colicky on me. Colic is a scary word. There are no answers for parents of colicky children. I've surfed the net for a cure… my endless visits to the paediatrician has led to naught. Doctors don't know why they cry and scientists have yet to find a cure. It is hard… to hear your child cry for hours on end and not know what you can do about it.

Tips to handle a colic child

There is no tried and true method to dealing with a colicky baby. A mother of two months, I realised dealing with a colic child is a nightmare. No parent may want to hear this, but try walking your child. I know it is tiring and some of you may say... doesn't that spoil my child? Actually, no. A child under six months old is not easily spoiled, according to recent studies. And, it is children between the ages of three weeks and four months that are susceptible to getting colic. Hold your child with his/her tummy against your tummy. My daughter had gas compounded with colic and I found that walking like this not only eased the crying and the pain she felt, but also stopped the crying altogether in some cases.

Try to provide a non-stimulating environment for the baby, especially before nap times, bedtime and feeding. Push your child in a stroller. Though it has yet to be proven, I strongly believe that my daughter's massive problem with gas was a major factor in her colic problem. Pushing her in a stroller that bounced and bumped along helped that gas to work itself out.

Sing to your child or play calming music, such as classical. Infact, I found this relaxing both for me and my baby. It was our 'me' time together.

Tips for parents to deal with colic children

The first thing that struck me the most was when I came across a little placard which said, "Each day remind yourself what your baby needs most is a happy, rested mother."