Discover the gentle way to help soothe your baby’s colic

All babies cry. But sometimes a baby will cry inconsolably for hours at a time, leaving you feeling helpless. This extreme type of crying in a baby between three weeks and three months old is called colic. It won’t harm your baby, but it can be very distressing for both of you. However, there may be a simple solution – baby massage.

Massaging your baby not only creates a loving bond between you but also relaxes and calms your baby. Massage is based on touch, the most basic form of human contact and one of the simplest ways you can express your feelings. Babies love being cuddled and stroked tenderly, and massage will give you the opportunity to spend some close time with your little one.

Baby massage has been practised for centuries in cultures all over the world. It helps babies feel safe and secure, and develops their circulation, digestion and immune system. When your baby is soothed, you may feel less stressed, which helps create a peaceful and warm atmosphere.

Infacol specialises in treatments for colic and is always looking for ways to help soothe your baby’s discomfort. It’s produced a handy leaflet, The Art of Baby Massage, which you can click here to download. Step-by-step instructions help you discover why massage works, how to prepare for a massage, the best time to massage your baby and which oil to use.

New to baby massage?

If you are massaging your baby for the first time, you may like to follow the advice of a qualified baby masseur before you start. Visit http://www.iaim.org.uk/instructors_find.htm

For more information on colic, go to www.infacol.co.uk